Rate My SPF

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

What Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide is & what it does

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide is a humectant and film-forming polysaccharide derived from the snow mushroom (Tremella fuciformis). In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a water-binding agent that helps hydrate the skin surface and improve the sensory feel of a product. It is often compared to hyaluronic acid for its ability to hold moisture, and its large, branched molecules can form a light surface film.

What does Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide do in skincare?

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide is a humectant derived from the snow mushroom and is used to bind water and hydrate the skin surface. In formulas it helps improve a product's moisturizing feel and can form a light film on the skin. It is often compared to hyaluronic acid for its water-holding ability.

Is Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide natural or synthetic?

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide is naturally derived from the snow mushroom (Tremella fuciformis). It is a fungal polysaccharide, so it is plant-free and animal-free and is typically suitable for vegan formulations. As a botanical-sourced ingredient, its exact properties can vary with extraction.

Is Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide comedogenic?

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide is a water-soluble humectant and is not generally associated with clogging pores. As a hydrating polysaccharide rather than an oil, it is usually considered low risk for comedogenicity. Whether a finished product feels heavy depends on the full formula, not this ingredient alone.

Sunscreens with Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

← All ingredients