Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, antimicrobial in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Candida Bombicola/Canola Oil Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Brassica Napus Seed Oil by the microorganism Candida bombicola.
What does it do?
Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment 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 Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract?
Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Candida Bombicola/Canola Oil Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Brassica Napus Seed Oil by the microorganism Candida bombicola.
Is Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract do in cosmetic products?
Candida Bombicola/canola Oil Ferment Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, anti-sebum, antimicrobial, preservative, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 14/10/2019