INCI name

PORIA COCOS EXTRACT

Poria cocos (fu ling) extract

An extract of the fungus Poria cocos, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Poria cocos extract is an extract of the fungus Poria cocos, of the family Polyporaceae, which grows on the roots of pine trees and is known in Chinese as fu ling. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and masks, especially in East Asian cosmetics.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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