Pichia heedii extract
AKA “Pichia Heedii Yeast Extract
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Pichia heedii extract
AKA: Pichia Heedii Yeast Extract
Extract · Skin Protecting | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Extract
Clean
A natural yeast extract that helps protect and strengthen your skin's natural barrier, keeping it healthy and resilient.
Family
Saccharomycetaceae
CAS #
1801269-82-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Pichia heedii is a unicellular yeast organism belonging to the Saccharomycetaceae family, naturally occurring in various environments. The extract is obtained through fermentation and subsequent extraction of metabolites from cultured yeast cells.
Plant Source
Saccharomycetaceae
Function
Skin Protecting | Antioxidant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
A modern fermentation-derived ingredient with no traditional or historical use. Developed through contemporary biotechnology for potential skin-conditioning applications in cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR