Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract
INCI: BLAKESLEA TRISPORA MYCELIUM EXTRACT
CAS Not specifically assigned for the mycelium extract
Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract is the extract of the mycelium of Blakeslea trispora, Choanephoraceae.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Blakeslea Trispora Mycelium Extract is the extract of the mycelium of Blakeslea trispora, Choanephoraceae.
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning agent. Natural source of beta-carotene (provitamin A) with antioxidant properties.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict
Confirm absence of mycotoxin contamination from fermentation process. Beta-carotene at high concentrations can cause reversible skin yellowing (carotenodermia), a cosmetic rather than safety concern. Rated as safe across multiple databases (SkinSafe: Baby Safe, Lip Safe, Eyelid Safe).
US Note
No CIR review for the mycelium extract. Beta-carotene from B. trispora is GRAS for food. Used in commercial US cosmetics (Naturium, Versed, Rituel de Fille).
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