Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aspergillus/Sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is the extract of the residue isolated after the fermentation of the grains of Sorghum bicolor by the microorganism Aspergillus.
What does it do?
Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor 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/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract?
Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aspergillus/Sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is the extract of the residue isolated after the fermentation of the grains of Sorghum bicolor by the microorganism Aspergillus.
Is Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract do in cosmetic products?
Aspergillus/sorghum Bicolor Ferment Lees Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair conditioning, 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: 29/03/2019