Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Saccharomyces/Sericterium Extract/Sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of an extract of the silk-producing glands of the silkworm (sericterium) and Sodium Bicarbonate by the microorganism, Saccharomyces.
What does it do?
Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Astringent
tightens or contracts skin tissue and pores, often used in toners and after-shave products
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate 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 Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate?
Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Saccharomyces/Sericterium Extract/Sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of an extract of the silk-producing glands of the silkworm (sericterium) and Sodium Bicarbonate by the microorganism, Saccharomyces.
Is Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Saccharomyces/sericterium Extract/sodium Bicarbonate Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 20/02/2018