Active ingredient
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Extract from the mycelium of Ophiocordyceps sinensis (syn. Cordyceps sinensis), a high-altitude fungus. Key bioactives include cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine), adenosine, and beta-glucan polysaccharides. Cordycepin modulates cellular energy pathways via NAD+ biosynthesis and sirtuin activation, while polysaccharides contribute humectant and barrier-supporting properties. EU CosIng registers five cosmetic functions: antioxidant, humectant, and skin conditioning.
Also known as: ophiocordyceps sinensis extract
antioxidantskin-conditioninghumectantanti-aging
Benefits
- ✓Boosts skin cell energy by increasing NAD+ levels and ATP production, supporting cellular longevity via sirtuin activation
- ✓Stimulates collagen production and reduces wrinkle depth — double-blind RCT evidence showing ~28% wrinkle reduction at 28 days
- ✓Effective for uneven skin tone: non-inferior to hydroquinone cream in reducing melasma in a 12-week RCT with significantly fewer adverse reactions
Watch for
- ⚠Most cosmetic-grade material is cultivated mycelium, not wild fruiting body; potency varies by source
- ⚠Theoretical sensitivity risk for individuals with mold or fungal allergies
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Niacinamide+ Adenosine+ Sodium Hyaluronate+ Beta-Glucan
