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Moisturizing & Barrier

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

autonomic-barrier-switch
BarrierMoisturizing
INCI: Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing & Barrier
Effect
Called "natural hyaluronic acid"; a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with strong water retention
Concentration
0.05-0.5%
Effect
Called "natural hyaluronic acid"; a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide with strong water retention
Mechanism
β-(1→3) glucuronoxylomannan ultra-high-molecular-weight polysaccharide; holds approx. 500x its weight in water (in vitro)
Typical concentration
0.05-0.5%
Onset
Immediate to 4 weeks for hydration
Cautions
No notable concerns
Evidence & references
Khondkar et al., Carbohydr. Polym. 2002
Journal

Related Journal

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Skin Longevity SeriesThe Season-Change Switch: How the Autonomic Nervous System and the Skin Barrier Move Together
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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