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Surfactant

CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/SUCROSE/VEGETABLE ACID ESTER FERMENT

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A sophorolipid-style biosurfactant made by fermenting sugar with Candida bombicola yeast — a mild, biodegradable cleanser. Skin-friendly with a strong sustainability profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Bio-based sophorolipid surfactant
  • Mild and biodegradable
  • Sustainable alternative to petroleum surfactants

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye sting at high %
  • Yeast-origin — purity matters
  • Limited long-term cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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