Lentinus Edodes Extract
Unlock the multi-functional power of Lentinus Edodes Extract, delivered in our standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock. Rich in β-glucans, proteins, peptides, polyphenols, and kojic acid, this active is designed to support structural firming, barrier resilience, and surface brightening. Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI material, not the supplier-branded trade-name SKUs.
Shiitake Mushroom
Botanical Identity: Lentinus Edodes Extract is derived from the renowned Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes). Trade & Context Names: While commonly known as Lentinus edodes fruiting-body powder or simply shiitake, Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI material, Lentinus Edodes Extract, in our specified stock carriers, not the supplier-branded trade-name SKUs.
Dual mechanism: The primary mechanisms of action are twofold. First, its bioactive fractions help manage complexion clarity by biocatalytically degrading melanin, which can visibly improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. Second, it inhibits the dermal-matrix degrading enzymes collagenase and elastase, helping to preserve the integrity of structural proteins and maintain skin's firm, smooth appearance.
Use levels: For our Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Lentinus Edodes Extract, a use level of 1.0% to 3.0% is recommended for optimal efficacy in formulations.
Market context: The functional peptides and polysaccharides found in Lentinus Edodes Extract are utilized in several major trade-name cosmetic actives, which validates its position as a high-performance ingredient for firming and brightening formulations.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI material, Lentinus Edodes Extract, within our specified stock carriers and does not sell the supplier-branded (Actifcol™, ViaFerm® White Shiitake SP, Shiitake Liquid Extract) trade-name SKUs.
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.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The following studies provide evidence for the cosmetic functions of Lentinus Edodes Extract. 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.
This paper details how a freeze-dried extract of Lentinus edodes inhibits elastase activity by 51.99% and suppresses collagenase in a concentration-dependent manner. This extract helps support the integrity of the dermal matrix, which is essential for maintaining skin's natural firmness and elasticity. It shows clear potential for use in formulations targeting the visible signs of aging.
This research demonstrates the extract's ability to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-1, MMP-9) and increase type I procollagen production in UV-irradiated human keratinocytes. This material helps defend skin's structural proteins from degradation associated with environmental stressors like UV exposure. It also supports the skin's natural production of collagen, which promotes a smoother, more resilient appearance.
This study highlights that protein hydrolysates from Lentinus edodes possess potent tyrosinase-inhibiting effects and robust antioxidant scavenging capabilities. The extract offers a dual-action approach to improving skin tone clarity by helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation. Its antioxidant properties also help protect the skin from visible damage caused by oxidative stress.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract 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 the selected Lentinus Edodes Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-LEE-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements 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.
