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.