Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cultures of the microorganism, Yarrowia lipolytica.
What does it do?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles 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
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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
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles 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 Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cultures of the microorganism, Yarrowia lipolytica.
Is Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles do in cosmetic products?
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extracellular Vesicles is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 07/05/2026