Kluyveromyces Extract
AKA “Kluyveromyces Yeast Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Kluyveromyces extract
AKA: Kluyveromyces Yeast Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Kluyveromyces Extract is an extract of Kluyveromyces lactis or Kluyveromyces fragilis
CAS #
152923-52-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Kluyveromyces is a yeast used in modern biotechnology and fermentation science. It was developed in the late 20th century as a cosmetic ingredient through fermentation to produce bioactive compounds for skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Hydrolyzed Kluyveromyces Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Kluyveromyces Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Kluyveromyces Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Kluyveromyces Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR