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SPARASSIS CRISPA MYCELIUM/USNEA LONGISSIMA FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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