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Ganoderma Lucidum Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock
Formulate Labs’ Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, a 5% hydroglycerin stock known to cosmetic formulators as Reishi or Lingzhi, delivers a powerful blend of polysaccharides and triterpenoids. This multifunctional ingredient helps protect against photoaging, brightens skin's appearance, and soothes reactive complexions.
The revered 'mushroom of immortality'.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is a potent peptide-class active known for its dual-action cosmetic benefits, driven by two key classes of bioactives. Its polysaccharides, particularly beta-glucans, enhance barrier hydration and bolster the skin’s natural repair processes by modulating immune responses and upregulating TGF-β1 and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Complementing this, lipophilic triterpenoids like ganoderic acids offer direct antioxidant and soothing properties. They inhibit TRPA1 and TRPV1 sensory receptors, effectively mitigating the appearance of erythema and reducing feelings of neurosensory stinging on sensitive skin, while also contributing to improved skin tone and protection against photoaging.
Market context: — Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is widely positioned in the beauty industry as a neurocosmetic adaptogen, valued for its ability to provide immediate soothing sensations and visibly reduce redness by modulating sensory receptors, making it ideal for sensitive skin formulations. It is also celebrated for its cellular anti-aging benefits, leveraging the “mushroom of immortality” narrative to highlight its role in mitochondrial protection, antioxidant defense, and mitigating the visible effects of UV damage. Additionally, premium suppliers often differentiate their Ganoderma Lucidum Extract by emphasizing sustainable, hardwood-log cultivation and organic certifications to align with the growing demand for clean and traceable beauty ingredients; Formulate Labs offers a responsibly sourced extract without selling any finished product trade names.
At Formulate Labs, our Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is expertly suspended in a hydroglycolic carrier system (Water, Propanediol, Glycerin) to ensure optimal stability and bioactivity of its diverse compounds, including both water-soluble polysaccharides and lipophilic triterpenoids. This meticulous formulation prevents precipitation and turbidity, providing chemists with a clear, stable, and easy-to-incorporate liquid active. Our standardized suspension guarantees consistent performance and enables efficient delivery of the extract’s full spectrum of benefits into your cosmetic formulations.
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs provides this ingredient by its INCI name, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, rather than common trade names (Reishi, Lingzhi) that can vary between suppliers.
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is the INCI name for this material; Formulate Labs sells raw materials, not finished product trade names.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is documented in cosmetic peptide/protein literature. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.
Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.
Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at fixed 5% Ganoderma Lucidum Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-GLE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.