Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
AKA “Galactomyces ferment, Yeast ferment extract
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Galactomyces ferment filtrate
AKA: Yeast ferment extract
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Ferment
K-Beauty Staple
Clean
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern fermentation-derived ingredient created in the late 20th century, developed to mimic traditional Korean and Japanese fermentation practices in skincare. It was specifically engineered to provide hydrating and brightening benefits inspired by fermented foods in Asian beauty traditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Yeast Ferment Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Yeast Ferment Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Potentiates an Anti-Inflamm...
Xianghong Yan, Gaku Tsuji, Akiko Hashimoto-Hachiya, Masutaka Furue
Journal of clinical medicine, 2022
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Potentiates an Anti-Inflamm...
Xianghong Yan, Gaku Tsuji, Akiko Hashimoto-Hachiya, Masutaka Furue
Journal of clinical medicine, 2022
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Potentiates an Anti-Inflammaging System in Keratinocytes.
Yan X, Tsuji G, Hashimoto-Hachiya A, Furue M
Journal of clinical medicine, 2022
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR