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Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment

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

What is it?

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation product of Saccharomyces in the presence of zinc ions

What does it do?

Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 24). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment?

Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation product of Saccharomyces in the presence of zinc ions

Is Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment do in cosmetic products?

Saccharomyces/zinc Ferment is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010