Trametes Versicolor Extract
Discover Formulate Labs' Trametes Versicolor Extract, a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock rich in polysaccharopeptides (PSP) and Polysaccharide-K (PSK), specifically formulated as the INCI active, distinct from broader market trade names.
Turkey Tail mushroom
Botanical Identity: Trametes versicolor (also known by common names such as Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Trametes versicolor fruiting-body powder, Coriolus versicolor, or simply turkey tail) provides a multi-functional cosmetic active. Product Delineation: Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI active, Trametes Versicolor Extract, in our proprietary stock carriers, not specific supplier SKUs.
Dual mechanism: Trametes Versicolor Extract offers multi-functional cosmetic benefits through its primary components, polysaccharopeptides (PSP) and Polysaccharide-K (PSK). These actives function as potent antioxidants, helping to protect skin cells like keratinocytes from oxidative damage induced by environmental stressors such as UVB radiation. Additionally, the extract acts as a competitive tyrosinase inhibitor, moderating melanin synthesis to help reduce the appearance of unwanted hyperpigmentation and promote a more even, luminous skin tone. This supports its applications in barrier repair, photoprotection, skin brightening, and anti-aging formulations.
Use levels: For optimal cosmetic benefits, Formulate Labs recommends a typical use level of 1.0% – 5.0% of this standardized Trametes Versicolor Extract stock in your formulations.
Market context: The INCI active, Trametes Versicolor Extract, is found in several well-known competitor materials, highlighting its diverse market applications. It is utilized in FinnPep™ Lumina-class actives for Nordic adaptogenic mushroom complexes, Actisoothe™-class actives for easing sensorial discomfort and mitigating visible consequences of environmental damage, and AC Kerazyme® Protect-class actives specifically for the hair care market to protect against thermal stress, color fade, and UV damage.
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 active (Trametes Versicolor Extract), which is distinct from broader market trade names and supplier 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.
Formulate Labs’ research confirms the multi-functional benefits of Trametes Versicolor Extract for cosmetic applications. Scientific studies highlight its role in influencing melanocyte activity, inhibiting tyrosinase for depigmenting effects, and protecting keratinocytes from oxidative damage and UVB-induced senescence. 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 study shows the extract influences melanocyte activity and migration, which is a key mechanism for managing the appearance of uneven pigmentation. This supports its use in cosmetic formulations designed to promote an even and radiant complexion.
This research links the extract's tyrosinase-inhibiting function directly to a visible depigmenting effect, providing a clear mechanism of action for its use. It validates the ingredient's role in products targeting the appearance of dark spots and an uneven skin tone.
Polysaccharide peptides within the extract were found to protect human keratinocytes from oxidative damage and mitigate the effects of UVB-induced cellular senescence. This evidence supports its positioning as a valuable component in anti-aging and photoprotection-focused cosmetic lines.
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 Trametes Versicolor 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-TRV-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.
