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known as snow mushroom, silver ear mushroom, tremella polysaccharide

source tremella fuciformis (snow mushroom)

function humectant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, supports wound healing

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Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Polysaccharide

Snow mushroom is a heteropolysaccharide and exceptional skin hydrator extracted from the mushroom also known as Silver Ear in China. It has antioxidant properties, supports wound healing, and its high glucuronic acid content replenishes skin’s water stores.1

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[1] Ma, X., Yang, M., He, Y., Zhai, C., & Li, C. (2021). A review on the production, structure, bioactivities and applications of Tremella polysaccharides. International Journal Of Immunopathology And Pharmacology, 35, 205873842110005. doi: 10.1177/20587384211000541

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