Snow Mushroom Extract

About snow mushroom extract

Snow mushroom extract is a botanical liquid that dissolves in water at temperatures up to about 40 °C. According to the supplier specification, it stays stable when heated to 80 °C, but long heating is best avoided. It works in a pH range from acidic to neutral. Snow mushroom, Tremella fuciformis, is a white, frilly mushroom long used in Asian food and beauty traditions. Confirm the INCI and level on the supplier CoA.

A hydration favorite

Snow mushroom is often called a plant alternative to hyaluronic acid, because its polysaccharides hold water well and give a plump, smooth feel. That makes it a favorite in hydrating serums and essences, especially in K-beauty and J-beauty lines.

What the supplier specification lists

The supplier specification lists a wide set of skin concerns: oily and blemish-prone skin, the look of marks after blemishes, blackheads and clogged-looking pores, the look of aging and wrinkles, spots and uneven tone, ingrown-looking hairs, and rough skin. In cosmetic products these become appearance goals: clearer, smoother, more even-looking skin.

Product formats

Hydrating serums

A serum with snow mushroom and a light humectant is the most popular use.

Creams

Gel creams and light creams carry the extract for a plump, smooth look.

Masks

Sheet masks and sleeping masks give a quick hydrated look.

Body care

Smoothing body lotions for rough skin and ingrown-looking hairs suit the supplier specification's list.

Processing

Add the extract below 40 °C and stir until uniform. If needed, it can go through brief heating, but cool-down addition is safest.

Partners

Niacinamide and IO Hydration Serum Active Liquid suit hydration and radiance products. Botanical Salicylic Acid fits clarifying formulas. Other plant hydrators can be found in the botanical extracts section.

Testing

Check viscosity and clarity after stability tests. A panel can rate hydration, smoothness and evenness.

Claims

Use appearance wording: hydrated, plump, smooth, more even-looking skin; clearer-looking pores.

Range ideas

A snow mushroom serum, a gel cream and a sleeping mask make a hydration routine. White and silver packaging suits the snow theme.

Characteristics

Form: liquid. Solubility: water up to about 40 °C; stable briefly to 80 °C. PH range: acidic to neutral. Plant: snow mushroom, Tremella fuciformis. Typical products: serums, creams, masks, body care. INCI and level: supplier CoA.

Original recipe: snow mushroom hydrating serum, 100 g

Distilled water 84.60 g, glycerin 4.00 g, snow mushroom extract 4.00 g, niacinamide 2.00 g, betaine 2.00 g, panthenol 1.50 g, xanthan gum 0.20 g, preservative 1.00 g, citric acid solution to target pH 0.70 g. Disperse xanthan in glycerin, add water, then the rest below 40 °C.

Snow mushroom versus hyaluronic acid

Snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid both hold water and give a plump, smooth feel. Snow mushroom is plant-based and has a softer, slightly richer texture, while hyaluronic acid is very light. Many formulators use both together for a layered hydration story. Test each alone and together in your base to see which feel your panel prefers. Record viscosity and clarity, since snow mushroom can add body to thin serums.

Body care for rough skin

Rough skin on arms and legs and ingrown-looking hairs are common concerns. A light body lotion with snow mushroom and a gentle exfoliant can help skin look and feel smoother.

Packaging

Airless pumps protect hydrating serums from air and keep the texture fresh until the last dose.

Record the lot number in your batch log so every production run can be traced back to its certificate of analysis. Retain a small sample of each lot for at least the shelf life of the finished product, since it makes later quality questions much easier to answer.

Storage

Store closed in a cool place away from light. Close the bottle after use.