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Skin Conditioning

PICHIA MEMBRANIFACIENS FERMENT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A yeast ferment extract widely used in K-beauty for hydration. Pichia is a food-grade yeast genus, and its cell-wall and metabolite profile looks reliably gentle.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Yeast cell-wall beta-glucans hydrate and soothe
  • Postbiotic peptides support skin barrier
  • Widely used in K-beauty fermented lines

Known concerns

  • Strain-dependent potency
  • Filtrate vs lysate differ
  • Possible yeast-allergy reactions in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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