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PSEUDOZYMA EPICOLA/SOYBEAN FLOUR/APRICOT KERNEL OIL/OLIVE FRUIT OIL/SWEET ALMOND OIL/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/LITHOSPERMUM ERYTHRORHIZON ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE.

Valuable / EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

This advanced ingredient is a unique filtrate resulting from the fermentation of a rich blend of botanical oils, soybean flour, and Lithospermum Erythrorhizon root extract by the microorganism Pseudozyma epicola. This bio-transformation enhances the ingredient's intrinsic nutritional value and optimizes its compatibility with the skin. It serves as a multifunctional agent, offering comprehensive skin conditioning, profound moisturization, and robust protection against environmental stressors.

Summary

Emulsion Stabiliser Hair Conditioner Humectant Skin Conditioner Skin Protector

Science

Mechanism of Action

The primary mechanism of action for this ingredient stems from its meticulous fermentation process. Pseudozyma epicola acts upon a complex substrate comprising soybean flour, nourishing oils (apricot kernel, olive fruit, sweet almond, sunflower seed), and Lithospermum Erythrorhizon root extract. This enzymatic bioconversion generates a potent filtrate where the original components' nutritional elements are enhanced, and their absorption into the skin is significantly improved. The resulting blend proficiently functions as an emulsion stabiliser and a humectant, effectively maintaining skin hydration. Furthermore, it imparts moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-sebum, anti-inflammatory, and anti-irritation benefits, collectively contributing to enhanced skin barrier protection and promoting overall dermal health.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low 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

Stability

The fermentation process inherently improves the compatibility and emulsifying capacity of the constituent oils, contributing to enhanced formulation stability.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

This ingredient has not been specifically reviewed by the SCCS. While a similar ingredient (substituting Licorice Root Extract) received a 'LOW_MODERATE' allergy/immunotoxicity score from EWG with use restrictions for 'EWG VERIFIED' products, this specific compound demonstrates a favorable safety profile according to other sources. SkinSAFE categorizes it as 'Teen SAFE', 'Coconut Free', 'Irritant Free', 'Dye Free', 'SLS Free', and 'Common Preservative Free'. INCI Beauty also reports 'No penalty' across all safety categories for this ingredient, indicating a generally low risk of irritation or sensitization.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This fermented filtrate is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, offering enhanced skin compatibility, broad conditioning, and protective benefits suitable for a wide range of skin types and cosmetic applications.

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