Sparassis Crispa Extract
What Sparassis Crispa Extract is & what it does
Sparassis Crispa Extract is a botanical extract from the cauliflower mushroom, a fungus rich in beta-glucans. In skincare it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and hydrating-style botanical, often included for the moisture-binding and soothing reputation of mushroom beta-glucans. It appears in serums, creams, and masks. Cosmetic concentrations are typically low.
What is Sparassis Crispa Extract?
It is a botanical extract from the cauliflower mushroom, a fungus that is rich in beta-glucans. It is used in skincare as a plant-derived additive.
What does Sparassis Crispa Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used as a skin-conditioning and hydrating-style botanical, valued for the moisture-binding and soothing reputation of mushroom beta-glucans. It appears in serums, creams, and masks.
Is Sparassis Crispa Extract safe?
It is generally well tolerated at the low concentrations used in cosmetics. Sensitive users can patch test a new product first.
Sunscreens with Sparassis Crispa Extract
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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VT Airy Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
96/100
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ROUND LAB Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum
68/100