Skin Conditioning
CAPRYL ESCHERICHIA COLI/CORN KERNEL EXTRACT/GLUCOSE FERMENT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A bioferment using Escherichia coli with corn extract and glucose. E. coli as a cosmetic fermentation host raises endotoxin contamination concerns and limited regulatory precedent — significant safety questions remain.
Function
Skin benefits
- E. coli is a common recombinant production host
- Glucose fermentation can yield emollients
- Corn extract polysaccharides for hydration
Known concerns
- Escherichia coli is a potentially pathogenic bacterium — requires extensive validation as a fermentation host
- Endotoxin (LPS) contamination risk from gram-negative bacterial cell walls
- Limited regulatory acceptance for E. coli ferments in topical cosmetics
- Caprylyl-modified bacterial cells uncommon in cosmetic toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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