Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Explained

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract comes from a fungus that lives on caterpillars and insect larvae. It can also be made synthetically.

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an antioxidant and may help with reducing the signs of aging.

This fungus is mainly found in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. It has been used in traditional Tibetan, Nepalese, and Chinese medicine to help with fatigue.

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What it does

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 55697
INCI Name CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT
All Functions Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting