Ingredient · dataset v56
Phellinus Linteus Extract and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Medicinal mushroom extract whose bioactives are polysaccharides and triterpenoids; cosmetic grades are aqueous or glycol extracts with no C11-C24 lipid fraction. No study tests it against Malassezia, so it is graded neutral rather than helpful.
A mushroom extract rich in polysaccharides and plant antioxidants; it contains no oils or fatty acids that Malassezia can use.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Extract
Also listed as
Sanghuang Mushroom Extract, Meshima Extract
Sources
- Structure-based: aqueous/glycol mushroom extract, polysaccharide and triterpenoid fraction, no lipid substrate
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Phellinus Linteus Extract trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Medicinal mushroom extract whose bioactives are polysaccharides and triterpenoids; cosmetic grades are aqueous or glycol extracts with no C11-C24 lipid fraction. No study tests it against Malassezia, so it is graded neutral rather than helpful.
Does Phellinus Linteus Extract feed Malassezia?
No known link: Phellinus Linteus Extract is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.