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Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, also known as Snow Mushroom or Tremella, is supplied as a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock. Its complex heteropolysaccharides deliver significant hydration, deeper epidermal penetration, and biomimetic signaling to upregulate the skin's own hyaluronic acid and Type 1 collagen synthesis, alongside potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hydrating biomimetic polysaccharide
Botanical Identity: Derived from the fruiting body of the Tremella fuciformis mushroom, commonly known as Snow Mushroom or Tremella, *Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract* is a revered ingredient in traditional and modern cosmetics. Formulate Labs supplies pure INCI-named raw materials, not proprietary supplier SKUs.
Dual mechanism: The primary functional components are complex heteropolysaccharides, chiefly glucuronoxylomannan chains [4, 5]. These biopolymers form a flexible, non-tacky film on the skin’s surface, capable of binding up to 500 times their own weight in water for significant hydration [6, 7]. Structurally, the extract’s polysaccharides have a smaller particle size than high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA), suggested to allow for deeper epidermal penetration [8, 9]. This penetration supports biomimetic signaling that has been shown to upregulate the skin’s own endogenous hyaluronic acid and Type 1 collagen synthesis [8, 9, 10]. The extract also provides potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to help protect the skin from environmental stressors [8, 9, 10].
Use levels: Our standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock of Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is recommended for use between 1.0% and 5.0% in skincare applications [11, 12].
Market context: Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract is strongly positioned as a plant-based, biomimetic alternative to synthetic hyaluronic acid, offering claims of deeper intracellular hydration due to its smaller molecular weight and lack of surface tackiness [9, 17]. It is marketed as a multifunctional anti-aging and anti-pollution active, neutralizing free radicals and repairing the skin barrier, often with COSMOS approval [13, 14]. Its validated anti-inflammatory properties also make it a popular choice for formulations targeting reactive, sensitized, and rosacea-prone skin types [5, 9].
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.*
The INCI name Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract should be used on ingredient labels, while common names (Snow Mushroom, Tremella) are suitable for marketing materials.
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* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp 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 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 Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp 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-TFE-W2-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.