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CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/APRICOT KERNEL OIL/GLYCERIN FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A Candida bombicola fermentation on apricot kernel oil and glycerin, producing sophorolipid biosurfactants and conditioning lipids. A widely used green-chemistry cosmetic ingredient with an excellent safety profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Sophorolipid biosurfactants — gentle cleansing
  • Conditioning fatty acids from apricot oil
  • Glycerin humectant base
  • Biodegradable and skin-friendly

Known concerns

  • Possible trace amygdalin from apricot kernels (very low after fermentation)
  • Variable sophorolipid yields between batches

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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