Surfactant
CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/MADHUCA LONGIFOLIA SEED OIL FERMENT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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