Skin Conditioning
LACTOBACILLUS/(FIG FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT) FERMENT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Lactobacillus-fermented fig fruit and leaf extract — used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant active. Generally well tolerated, but composition varies and trace fig furocoumarins warrant clean processing.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides antioxidant polyphenols and organic acids from fermentation
- May support skin barrier and microbiome balance
- Mild humectant and conditioning effects
Known concerns
- Composition varies by batch and strain
- Fig-derived material can be photosensitizing if poorly purified (furocoumarins)
- Limited published cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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