Saccharomyces Ferment Extract Lysate Filtrate
AKA “Yeast Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Lysate
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Saccharomyces ferment extract lysate filtrate
AKA: Yeast Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Lysate
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Fermentation + Cell Lysis Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A processed yeast fermentation byproduct developed in contemporary cosmetic chemistry. Created through multiple processing steps to isolate soluble fermentation metabolites for skincare formulations.
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