Common Name(s): Mucor circinelloides glycerides,mucor circinelloides glycerides,zygomycete fungal triglyceride,gamma-linolenic source
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides fungal-sourced gla and polyunsaturated fatty acid triglycerides for pro-resolving anti-inflammatory activity and sc barrier emolliency.
Why It's Used: Mucor circinelloides glycerides are selected for sustainable fungal fermentation of polyunsaturated fatty acids โ the zygomycete fermentation route provides gla and unusual pufa at consistent concentrations independent of seasonal agricultural variation.
How It Works: Mucor fermentation: aerobic submerged culture โ high-lipid mycelium accumulation โ triglyceride extraction โ gla and pufa-rich fungal oil for cosmetic application.
Typically Found In: Anti-inflammatory,barrier repair
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Mucor and mortierella fungal oils are the industrial benchmark for gla production โ the fermentation process allows precise efa profile control unavailable from agricultural oilseed sources.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,mucor circinelloides fungal glycerides gla review