Skin Conditioning
SACCHAROMYCES/BITTER ORANGE BRANCH/LEAF FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Saccharomyces ferment of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) branches and leaves. Yields antioxidant polyphenols and citrus-aromatic metabolites. Branches/leaves avoid most synephrine, but furanocoumarin phototoxicity remains a caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants from bitter orange
- Yeast metabolites for skin conditioning
- Mild astringent action
- Pleasant citrus aroma
Known concerns
- Furanocoumarins in citrus aerial parts — phototoxicity risk in leave-on
- Possible essential oil terpenes (limonene, linalool) as fragrance allergens
- Variable potency by leaf maturity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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Same plant / compound family
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