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SACCHAROMYCES/ANGELICA DAHURICA ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Bai zhi (Angelica dahurica) root fermented by Saccharomyces — traditionally used for brightening, but its furanocoumarins are EU-flagged photosensitisers, so it is best avoided in leave-on daytime products.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Coumarins offer mild antioxidant action
  • Traditional brightening reputation
  • Saccharomyces ferment metabolites soothe

Known concerns

  • Furanocoumarins (imperatorin, isoimperatorin) are photosensitisers
  • EU restricts photosensitising furocoumarins in cosmetics
  • Fermentation only partially reduces these compounds

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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