Yeast-derived polysaccharide active
METSCHNIKOWIA AGAVES POLYSACCHARIDES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Polysaccharides from a tequila-agave-associated yeast, marketed for skin hydration and hyaluronic acid stimulation. Supporting data are mostly supplier-driven, though tolerability appears good in available reports.
Function
Skin benefits
- Yeast polysaccharides support skin hydration
- Patent data report increased hyaluronic acid synthesis
- Antioxidant and anti-aging-oriented activity
- Reported non-irritating in human patch tests
Known concerns
- Single-source patent-driven evidence base
- No SCCS opinion specific to this yeast
- Botanical/yeast extracts can vary by batch
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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