Skin Conditioning
CORYNEBACTERIUM LIPOPHILICUS/PRASTERONE FERMENT FILTRATE EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bacterial ferment of prasterone (DHEA), a steroid hormone precursor. Even residual hormonal activity raises EU regulatory concerns for leave-on cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Possible barrier-supporting metabolites
- Skin conditioning
- Microbiome-modulating action
Known concerns
- Prasterone (DHEA) is a hormonally active steroid precursor
- Possible mild androgenic activity on skin
- EU regulatory caution around hormonal cosmetic actives
- Sparse human safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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