Saccharomyces lysate extract
AKA “Yeast Lysate Extract, Yeast Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Saccharomyces lysate extract
AKA: Yeast Lysate Extract, Yeast Extract
Extract · Humectant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Clean
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Developed through enzymatic or mechanical breakdown of yeast cells followed by extraction. A contemporary ingredient designed to deliver concentrated yeast-derived amino acids and nutrients.
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
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Yeast Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Yeast Extract: Characteristics, Production, Applications and Future Perspectives.
Tao Z, Yuan H, Liu M, Liu Q, Zhang S et al.
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2023
Yeast Extract: Characteristics, Production, Applications and Future Perspectives.
Tao Z, Yuan H, Liu M, Liu Q, Zhang S et al.
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2023
Yeast Extract: Characteristics, Production, Applications and Future Perspectives.
Tao Z, Yuan H, Liu M, Liu Q, Zhang S et al.
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2023
Yeast Extract: Characteristics, Production, Applications and Future Perspectives.
Tao Z, Yuan H, Liu M, Liu Q, Zhang S et al.
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR