An extract of the poria fungus sclerotium used as an astringent.
What it is
Poria cocos sclerotium extract is an extract of the sclerotium (a compact underground mass) of the fungus Poria cocos (also classified as Wolfiporia cocos), of the family Polyporaceae, known in Chinese as fu ling. CosIng lists it as an astringent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, essences, toners and other skin care products, often in Asian-style formulas.
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
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.