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Comparing the Cosmetic Effects of Liquid-Fermented Culture of Some Medicinal Mushrooms Including Antioxidant, Moisturizing, and Whitening Activities

Summary

This research examined how three different medicinal mushrooms could be used in skincare products. Scientists found that these mushrooms, especially Coprinus comatus, have powerful benefits for skin health including antioxidant properties, moisturizing effects, and ability to brighten skin tone. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides new natural alternatives for anti-aging skincare products • Offers potential for safer, natural skin whitening treatments • Creates opportunities for sustainable, mushroom-based beauty products • Helps advance development of more effective natural moisturizers • Supports the growing trend toward natural cosmetic ingredients

Background

Limited research exists on the cosmetic efficacy of medicinal mushrooms Coprinus comatus, Cordyceps militaris, and Pleurotus geesteranus, despite their potential therapeutic properties.

Objective

To compare the cosmetic effects of mycelium, fermentation broth, and mycelium-fermentation broth mixture from liquid-fermented C. comatus, C. militaris, and P. geesteranus, specifically examining their antioxidant, moisturizing, and whitening properties.

Results

All three mushroom species demonstrated excellent antioxidant, moisturizing, and whitening effects. Among the tested species, Coprinus comatus showed superior cosmetic effects compared to Cordyceps militaris and Pleurotus geesteranus.

Conclusion

Coprinus comatus was identified as the most suitable candidate among the three tested mushrooms for developing cosmeceutical formulations targeting skin aging and hyperpigmentation. This research provides foundational data for future studies on edible mushrooms’ cosmetic applications.
  • Published in:International Journal of Medical Mushrooms,
  • Study Type:Comparative Analysis,
  • Source: 10.1615/IntJMedMushrooms.2020035407
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