Saccharomyces ferment extract
AKA “Yeast Ferment Extract, Baker's Yeast Extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Saccharomyces ferment extract
AKA: Yeast Ferment Extract, Baker's Yeast Extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Extract
Extract · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Preservative
Ferment
Extract
Clean
This is the extract of the product obtained through anaerobic fermentation by the microorganisms, Candida lactis-condensi, Candida robusta, Candida utilis, Debaryomyces, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pichia, Saccharomyces, Streptococcus cremoris, Streptococcus faecalis, Streptococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Torulaspora delbrueckii and Zygosaccharomyces. Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Fermentation | Functions: Antimicrobial, Oral Care Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Oral Care
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient developed through controlled fermentation of yeast organisms. Created in the late 20th century to capture metabolites produced during fermentation for skin-conditioning benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR