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Emollient

PSEUDOZYMA EPICOLA/EVENING PRIMROSE OIL FERMENT EXTRACT

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Evening primrose oil fermented by a yeast (Pseudozyma) — gamma-linolenic-acid-rich and conditioning, with mild antioxidant bonus. Generally well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Yeast-fermented evening primrose oil with bioactive lipids
  • Gamma-linolenic acid for barrier support
  • Skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant phenolics

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Yeast allergy theoretical
  • Composition varies with ferment batch

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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