Skin Conditioning
SACCHAROMYCES/CHROMIUM FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Yeast grown with chromium and then filtered. Aimed at skin radiance, but chromium chemistry is tricky — the wrong oxidation state is a known carcinogen, so quality control is critical.
Function
Skin benefits
- Yeast metabolites support skin barrier
- Trivalent chromium is the cosmetic-relevant species
- Reported in formulas claiming radiance benefits
Known concerns
- Chromium speciation must be tightly controlled — Cr(VI) is a Group 1 carcinogen
- Sparse cosmetic safety dossiers
- Sensitization risk at higher concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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