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Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate

A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is the filtrate of an extract of the lees obtained by the fermentation of the grains of Oryza sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Saccharomyces.

What does it do?

Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

EU regulatory status

Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees 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 Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate?

Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is the filtrate of an extract of the lees obtained by the fermentation of the grains of Oryza sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Saccharomyces.

Is Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate do in cosmetic products?

Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Lees Extract Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, 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: 18/11/2014