Skin Conditioning
PICHIA MEMBRANIFACIENS FERMENT EXTRACT
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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