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Surfactant

CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLYCERIN/SUNFLOWER SEED OIL FERMENT 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

Candida bombicola fermented over sunflower oil and glycerin — generates sophorolipid biosurfactants. Mild, skin-compatible emulsifier and surfactant with a green-chemistry footprint.

Function

EMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Sophorolipid biosurfactants from Candida bombicola
  • Glycerin humectant carryover
  • Skin-compatible mild emulsification
  • Biodegradable green-chemistry profile

Known concerns

  • Supplier-led performance claims
  • Potential odour from ferment metabolites

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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