Bioactive components of <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> and their efficacy and application in cosmetics

At present, the pursuit of cosmetics requires naturalness, greenness, safety, and high efficiency. <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> has shown many biological effects, indicating that its application in cosmetics will produce many beneficial effects. Thus, the development of cosmetic products containing <i>G. lucidum</i> has become a research hotspot. Given the biologically active components of <i>G. lucidum</i>, such as polysaccharides and total triterpenoids, different traditional and combined extraction methods are identified. In addition, the efficacy of <i>G. lucidum</i> as an antioxidant, anti-aging, whitening, spot-reducing, anti-sensitivity, anti-inflammatory, anti-radiation, anti-frostbite, water replenishment, and moisturizing component, as well as in combating scalp problems, is described in detail. Cosmetic products containing <i>G. lucidum</i>, which are already available in the market, are also summarized. We believe that studying the effects of <i>G. lucidum</i> other than being an antioxidant and anti-aging component, as well as their proteins and other biologically active ingredients, potential biotransformation, and union with other disciplines, can expand the market of cosmetic products containing <i>G. lucidum</i> and provide insights into the development of cosmetic research on <i>G. lucidum</i>.