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Is Hericium Erinaceum Extract vegan?

Hericium Erinaceum Extract

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Hericium Erinaceum Extract is an extract of the whole lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), a tooth fungus used in traditional medicine and cosmetics.

Also known as Hericium Erinaceum (Mushroom) Extract
INCI name Hericium Erinaceum Extract
CosIng ID 82509
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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