What it is
Albatrellus confluens is a species of polypore fungus, and its extract is used in cosmetics as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient. It appears in some sunscreens as a supporting component rather than a UV filter. Its precise standardized composition can vary by supplier and extraction method.
Safety & warnings
Botanical mushroom extracts are generally used at low levels in leave-on products. As with other plant- or fungus-derived extracts, individuals with known sensitivities to fungal materials may wish to patch test. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the fruiting body of the Albatrellus confluens mushroom.
Questions everyone asks
Is this a UV filter?
No. It is a mushroom-derived botanical extract used for skin conditioning, not for absorbing or reflecting UV light.
What kind of organism does it come from?
It comes from Albatrellus confluens, a species of polypore mushroom.