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SACCHAROMYCES/IPOMOEA BATATAS ROOT FERMENT LEES EXTRACT.

Insufficient Data / HUMECTANT

This ingredient is a fermented extract derived from the cultivation of Saccharomyces yeast with Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) root. It is recognized for its foundational role as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, aiming to enhance skin hydration and overall dermal health.

Summary

Humectant Skin Conditioning Antioxidant Moisturizing Soothing Skin Brightening (potential) Anti-inflammatory (potential)

Science

Mechanism of Action

The proposed mechanism of action for this ingredient is a synergistic combination of benefits from its two primary components. Saccharomyces ferments are associated with moisturizing and soothing effects, attributed to their content of essential minerals, amino acids, beta-glucan, and vitamins. Furthermore, these ferments may exhibit antioxidant activity through radical scavenging, and potentially contribute to skin brightening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and suppressing melanin production. Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) is known for its rich profile of polyphenols and anthocyanins, which offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, and may additionally support the natural wound healing processes of the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Specific stability guidelines for the extract in cosmetic formulations were not identified. However, the fermentation processes involving Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Ipomoea batatas are documented to operate within a pH range of 3.8 to 5.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has designated yeast-derived ingredients, including this category, with an 'Insufficient Data Announcement'. This determination specifically requests confirmatory dermal sensitization data and information regarding their food use or Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status. For this ingredient and a similar variant, no GHS classification or specific toxicity data (oral, parenteral, dermal, inhalation) were found. Paula's Choice additionally indicates this ingredient as 'Not rated' with 'No known benefits' from their review.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Due to the absence of specific clinical efficacy studies and the CIR Expert Panel's 'Insufficient Data' classification regarding safety, a comprehensive and definitive assessment for this ingredient within precision skincare remains pending further research.

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