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Shiitake Extract Blocks Skin-Aging Enzymes

Shiitake Extract Blocks Skin-Aging Enzymes

Shiitake

What they found

Shiitake extract inhibited elastase by 51.99% and suppressed collagenase, and worked in a stable skin cream.

Shiitake extract inhibited elastase by 51.99% and suppressed collagenase, and worked in a stable skin cream.

The number

inhibiting elastase by 51.99%

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes

Lentinula edodes

Published in

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Skin Support

Skin Support

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract showed measurable anti-aging activity by inhibiting elastase by 51.99% and suppressing collagenase activity, targeting the enzymes that break down elastin and collagen in aging skin. The extract maintained over 90% viability in human keratinocytes up to 200 μg/mL and demonstrated moderate antioxidant capacity. A topical cream formulated at skin-compatible pH ~5.5 remained stable under accelerated aging conditions, suggesting shiitake is as a safe, enzyme-targeting ingredient for wrinkle support.

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract showed measurable anti-aging activity by inhibiting elastase by 51.99% and suppressing collagenase activity, targeting the enzymes that break down elastin and collagen in aging skin. The extract maintained over 90% viability in human keratinocytes up to 200 μg/mL and demonstrated moderate antioxidant capacity. A topical cream formulated at skin-compatible pH ~5.5 remained stable under accelerated aging conditions, suggesting shiitake is as a safe, enzyme-targeting ingredient for wrinkle support.

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