Is Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?
Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract
INCI: PICHIA/RETINOL FERMENT EXTRACT
Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; retinol derivative that accelerates cell turnover. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; retinol derivative that accelerates cell turnover
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.3%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically FDA-regulated as a cosmetic ingredient; retinol widely used in US cosmetics. OTC drug concentration limits apply if acne claims are made.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?
Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?
Pichia/Retinol Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent; retinol derivative that accelerates cell turnover. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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