Snow mushrooms ( Tremella fuciformis )
Tremella fuciformis has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its remarkable medicinal properties. Studies have demonstrated the role this extract can play in skin anti-aging, photoprotection, and wound healing. 1
Tremella mushrooms are frequently used in cosmetics due to their anti-aging and moisturizing properties. Some evidence suggests that its polysaccharides help retain moisture and reduce collagen loss ; other research has shown that polysaccharides can reduce skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays. 2
The polysaccharide isolated from a hot water extract of a fungus of the genus Tremella showed inhibition of melanin formation, lightens spots when applied to the skin. 3
According to this other study, its potential as a novel skin lightening agent was validated, as well as its effectiveness in stopping melanogenesis and promoting healing in vitro. 4
Additionally, Tremella polysaccharide has shown good moisturizing effects , as in another study, cosmetic products containing 0.05% Tremella polysaccharides were shown to have better moisturizing capacity than those containing 0.02% hyaluronic acid. 5
References:
1. Mineroff J, Jagdeo J. The potential cutaneous benefits of Tremella fuciformis. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Sep;315(7):1883-1886. doi:10.1007/s00403-023-02550-4. Epub 2023 Feb 9. PMID: 36757441. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00403-023-02550-4
2. Ma X, Yang M, He Y, et al. A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2021;35:20587384211000541. doi:10.1177/20587384211000541 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20587384211000541
3. Yang SH, Liu HI, Tsai SJ. Edible Tremella Polysaccharide for Skin Care. US Patent US20060222608, October 5, 2006. https://patents.justia.com/patent/20060222608
4. Liu J.K. Natural products in cosmetics. Nat Prod Bioprospect. 2022 Nov 28;12(1):40. doi:10.1007/s13659-022-00363-y. PMID: 36437391; PMCID: PMC9702281. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Natural-products-in-cosmetics-Liu/241d931b48ae196272f8bae87649458accbc55a3
5. Liu Hui, Comparison of the Moisture Retention Capacity of Tremella Polysaccharides and Hyaluronic Acid, Journal of Anhui Agricultural Sciences 2012, https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:139011786
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