Cosmeceutical formulations containing naturally derived active ingredients are currently\npreferred by consumers worldwide. Mushrooms are one of the potential sources for cosmeceutical\ningredients but relevant research is still lacking. In this study, hot- and cold-water extractions\nwere performed on four locally-cultivated mushrooms--Pleurotus ostreatus, Ganoderma lucidum,\nAuricularia polytricha and Schizophyllum communeâ??with the aim to assess the cosmeceutical potential\nof these mushroom fruitbody extracts. Total phenolics, polysaccharide and glucan content were\ndetermined. Antioxidant property of the mushroom extracts was assessed by determining the\nDPPH radical scavenging, ferric-reducing (FRAP) and superoxide anion (SOA) scavenging activity.\nAnti-hyaluronidase activity was used as an indicator for the anti-aging and anti-inflammatory\nproperty, while anti-tyrosinase activity was evaluated to assess the anti-pigmentation or whitening\nproperty of these extracts. ................................
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