Is Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) safe in cosmetics?
Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus)
INCI: TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT
Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) (CAS 97676-22-7) is a cosmetic humectant functioning as Humectant; HA-like moisture retention. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant; HA-like moisture retention
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction on cosmetic use. Food-derived edible mushroom; self-affirmed safe by industry. No CIR dedicated monograph as of 2026. Widely formulated in prestige and K-beauty products without regulatory challenge.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus).
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus).
Regulatory Flags
high-mw-polymer
humectant
antioxidant
film-former
anti-aging
photoprotection
wound-healing-support
ewg-low-hazard
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) allowed in the EU?
Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) do in cosmetics?
Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Fungus) functions as: Humectant; HA-like moisture retention. It is classified as a Humectant in our database. CAS number: 97676-22-7.
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