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CANDIDA BOMBICOLA 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 standalone biosurfactant filtrate of Candida bombicola — produces sophorolipids and MEL biosurfactants. A gold-standard green-chemistry surfactant with strong skin compatibility and biodegradability.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTANTI-SEBUMSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Sophorolipid biosurfactants for gentle cleansing
  • Mannosylerythritol lipids for skin conditioning
  • Antimicrobial activity at high %
  • Excellent biodegradability

Known concerns

  • Possible mild irritation at very high % in leave-on
  • Variable composition between manufacturers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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