Is Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
INCI: SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1.00% calculated as zinc ion.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
1.00% calculated as zinc ion
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
S. cerevisiae GRAS for food. No specific CIR final safety determination.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "96507-89-0", "ingredient_class": "other", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_inhibit…
fermentation
{"cas_number": "308068-61-9", "ingredient_class": "fermentation_product", "production_organism": "Saccharomyces", "fermentation_type": "aerobic", "substrate_feedstock": "glucose with zinc", "bioactive_compounds_produced": "zinc-peptide complexes", "mechanism_of_action_skin": "zinc delivery, anti-inflammatory, sebum regulation", "skin_benefit_primary": "anti_inflammatory", "skin_benefit_secondary":…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment.
Regulatory Flags
Restricted
Allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment allowed in the EU?
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.00% calculated as zinc ion. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment do in cosmetics?
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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