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LIPOMYCES OIL.

Insufficient Data / HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Lipomyces Oil is a novel lipid derived from the oleaginous yeast, *Lipomyces starkeyi*. It is composed primarily of triacylglycerides, which are rich in fatty acids such as palmitic and oleic acids, offering a lipid profile akin to naturally occurring skin lipids. This bio-derived oil is positioned to support skin health through barrier enhancement.

Summary

Emollient Skin-Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

Upon topical application, Lipomyces Oil enhances skin function primarily by forming a protective physical barrier on the skin's surface. Its rich composition of palmitic, oleic, and notably palmitoleic acid (C16:1) — a lipid common in human skin — enables it to supply crucial fatty acids to various skin layers, contributing to moisturization and barrier integrity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Lipomyces Oil has been reviewed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel as part of their safety assessment for yeast-derived cosmetic ingredients. A related ingredient, Lipomyces Lipid Bodies, was tested at 100% in a cream and showed no foreign genes or antibiotic resistance traits.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Lipomyces Oil is a promising bio-derived emollient with a skin-mimetic lipid profile and potential for barrier support, though specific clinical efficacy data for topical skincare applications are currently not available.

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