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Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder

A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Aspergillus/Alcohol/Rice Ferment Lees Powder is the dried, ground powder of the product obtained by the fermentation of rice lees and Alcohol by the microorganism Aspergillus.

What does it do?

Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder?

Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aspergillus/Alcohol/Rice Ferment Lees Powder is the dried, ground powder of the product obtained by the fermentation of rice lees and Alcohol by the microorganism Aspergillus.

Is Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder do in cosmetic products?

Aspergillus/alcohol/rice Ferment Lees Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, humectant, skin conditioning.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 13/07/2018