Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Saccharomyces/Hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the hydrolysate of the meat of the oyster, Crassostrea gigas, by the microorganism Saccharomyces.
What does it do?
Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
EU regulatory status
Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster 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 Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract?
Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Saccharomyces/Hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the hydrolysate of the meat of the oyster, Crassostrea gigas, by the microorganism Saccharomyces.
Is Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract do in cosmetic products?
Saccharomyces/hydrolyzed Oyster Ferment Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant.
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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: 25/04/2019