Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism, Staphylococcus capitis.
What does it do?
Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Staphylococcus Capitis 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 Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate?
Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism, Staphylococcus capitis.
Is Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetic products?
Staphylococcus Capitis Ferment Filtrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 25/06/2026