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Botanical fungal ferment

PHIALOPHORA PARASITICA/AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA WOOD FERMENT POWDER

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

This is a fermented powder made by culturing the fungus Phialophora parasitica on agarwood (Aquilaria agallocha). It is used as an antioxidant skin-conditioning active, but its safety profile is not well established and sourcing of agarwood is regulated.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Agarwood ferment may contribute antioxidant sesquiterpenes
  • Fermentation can increase bioavailability of plant actives
  • Traditional use of agarwood in skin care for conditioning

Known concerns

  • Uses a fungal organism (Phialophora) which raises questions about allergen carry-over
  • No CIR or SCCS assessment of this specific ferment
  • Composition not standardised between suppliers
  • Agarwood sourcing has CITES sustainability concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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