Yarrowia Lipolytica Ferment Lysate
AKA “Yarrowia Lipolytica Lysate, Fermented Yeast Extract
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Yarrowia lipolytica ferment lysate
AKA: Yarrowia Lipolytica Lysate, Fermented Yeast Extract
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Not Clean
Yarrowia Lipolytica Ferment Lysate is the product obtained after the lysis of the cultured cells of the microorganism Yarrowia lipolytica.
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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 in recent decades through biotechnological fermentation processes. Used in cosmetics for its claimed skin-beneficial compounds produced by the yeast fermentation with no traditional historical use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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