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CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA SEED OIL FERMENT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A biosurfactant-style ferment of mahua seed oil by Candida bombicola. Provides mild cleansing and conditioning. Bio-surfactant class is generally well tolerated; ingredient-specific data is limited.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Biosurfactant with mild cleansing
  • Skin conditioning
  • Sustainable bio-derived alternative to synthetic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Composition varies by ferment
  • Limited ingredient-specific cosmetic dossier
  • Possible residual ferment by-products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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