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Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract

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

What is it?

Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Honey/Origanum Majorana Leaf/Rice Ferment Lees Extract is the extract of the residue obtained from the fermentation of Honey, the leaves of Origanum majorana, and the grains of Oryza sativa, by the microorganisms Aspergillus and Saccharomyces.

What does it do?

Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • 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/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract 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/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract?

Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Honey/Origanum Majorana Leaf/Rice Ferment Lees Extract is the extract of the residue obtained from the fermentation of Honey, the leaves of Origanum majorana, and the grains of Oryza sativa, by the microorganisms Aspergillus and Saccharomyces.

Is Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract do in cosmetic products?

Aspergillus/saccharomyces/honey/origanum Majorana Leaf/rice Ferment Lees Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 30/04/2020