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Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lactobacillus/Perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the product obtained by the fermentaton of the leaves of Perilla frutescens by the microorganism, Lactobacillus.

What does it do?

Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

EU regulatory status

Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract 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 Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate?

Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lactobacillus/Perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the product obtained by the fermentaton of the leaves of Perilla frutescens by the microorganism, Lactobacillus.

Is Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Lactobacillus/perilla Frutescens Leaf Ferment Extract Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant.

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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: 09/10/2014