Lipomyces Oil Extract
AKA “Fermented Oil Extract, Yeast Oil Extract
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Lipomyces oil extract
AKA: Fermented Oil Extract, Yeast Oil Extract
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Lipomyces Oil Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Skin Conditioning Humectant
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A concentrated extract from Lipomyces yeast developed in late 20th-century cosmetic science. Used for its skin-conditioning and emollient properties as part of modern biotechnology-derived skincare ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR