Saccharomyces Lysate
AKA “Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Saccharomyces lysate
AKA: Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Clean
Saccharomyces Lysate is the end product of the controlled lysis of various species of Saccharomyces
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient derived from broken-down yeast cells developed in late 20th-century cosmetic chemistry. Created to release intracellular nutrients and proteins for skin conditioning.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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