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Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

INCI: CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT

CAS 73049-73-7

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis

Limited Data

Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.

Details

Description

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis

Purpose

Function

Extract from Cordyceps sinensis (caterpillar fungus) mycelium. Active constituents: cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory), beta-glucans (barrier/immunomodulatory), adenosine, and polysaccharides. Mechanisms: antioxidant via cordycepin free-radical scavenging; anti-inflammatory via inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine production; beta-glucan barrier support; claimed adaptogenic anti-stress activity.

Profile

Properties

Silicone

Silicone free

Compliance

Regulatory Status

Permitted

Safety

GOOD

Permitted

Absorptionmoderate

Sensitizationlow

MoSnot established

ConcernLow

Flags

adaptogenmushroom-extractantioxidantanti-inflammatorybeta-glucanholistic-beautypatent-citedclaims-substantiation-requiredfda_food_additive

Verdict

Cordyceps sinensis extract is gaining cosmetic traction through adaptogen and mushroom beauty trends with active patent investment (CN115444928A combining cordycepin with anti-aging peptides). Cordycepin provides differentiated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; antioxidant and beta-glucan barrier benefits are supportable, though adaptogenic topical claims remain under-evidenced. Unrestricted globally with good tolerability.

US Note

Permitted without restriction. Patent activity (CN115444928A) indicates industry R&D investment in peptide-mushroom combinations. Adaptogenic topical claims require stronger peer-reviewed validation. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity better-evidenced. MoCRA safety substantiation required.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5

LowHigh

Irritancy0/5

LowHigh

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number

73049-73-7

INCI

CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT