Science
Mechanism of Action
This ingredient operates through several synergistic pathways. The Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate component delivers essential nutrients and antioxidants, which are known to reduce inflammation, stimulate natural collagen production, enhance skin elasticity, minimize the appearance of fine lines, and fortify the skin's natural barrier function through increased moisturization. Rhizopus species contribute enzymes, such as proteases and collagenases, alongside organic acids like lactic acid during fermentation, which may facilitate mild exfoliation and promote skin renewal. The collagen component, after fermentation, likely yields smaller peptides and amino acids, providing benefits for skin hydration, elasticity, and potentially encouraging the skin's endogenous collagen synthesis.
Research
Clinical Evidence
Medium confidenceN/A
Transparency
Dusting Analysis
The Formula
Formulation
Stability
The optimal pH range for the stability of this combined ferment filtrate is currently not fully defined. While individual fermentation processes involving Rhizopus can have varied pH optima (e.g., pH 3.0-4.0 for lactic acid production, pH 7.5 for protease production, and collagenase stability at pH 7–9), and Saccharomyces operates across various pH ranges, specific stability data for the final cosmetic formulation remains unavailable.
Safety
Safety Profile
The CIR Expert Panel has issued an 'Insufficient Data Announcement' for a broad category of yeast-derived ingredients, including various ferment filtrates, requesting confirmatory dermal sensitization data and information on food use/GRAS status for a comprehensive safety assessment. While Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a component yeast, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for specific food applications, there is no specific CIR, SCCS, or FDA safety status available for the exact combined ingredient 'RHIZOPUS/SACCHAROMYCES/COLLAGEN FERMENT FILTRATE'.
Your Skin
Skin Compatibility
Our Assessment
Verdict
While its individual components suggest benefits for hydration, elasticity, and renewal, further specific safety and efficacy data are required for a comprehensive assessment of this combined ferment filtrate by regulatory bodies.
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