Skin Conditioning
SPARASSIS CRISPA MYCELIUM/USNEA LONGISSIMA FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fermented blend of Sparassis mushroom mycelium and Usnea longissima lichen for skin conditioning. Usnic-acid content from the lichen drags the score lower — a known contact sensitiser and photosensitiser.
Function
Skin benefits
- Beta-glucan polysaccharide hydration
- Antioxidant lichen phenolics
- Skin conditioning
- Mild antimicrobial activity
Known concerns
- Usnic acid from Usnea is a documented contact sensitiser and hepatotoxin (oral) — banned or restricted in dietary supplements in several jurisdictions
- Photosensitisation risk from usnic acid
- Mushroom/lichen allergy potential
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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