Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Bacillus/Monascus/Sesame Seed/Soybean Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the seeds of Sesamum indicum and Glycine max (soybean) by the microorganisms, Bacillus and Monascus.
What does it do?
Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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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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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate 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 Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate?
Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Bacillus/Monascus/Sesame Seed/Soybean Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the seeds of Sesamum indicum and Glycine max (soybean) by the microorganisms, Bacillus and Monascus.
Is Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Bacillus/monascus/sesame Seed/soybean Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair conditioning, light stabilizer, 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: 19/06/2013