Skin Conditioning
SACCHAROMYCES/PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM FERMENT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A yeast ferment of Mayapple, a plant containing the potent cytotoxin podophyllotoxin. The source plant is restricted in cosmetics — high-caution ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Marketed for skin renewal effects
- Yeast ferment processing may alter parent plant toxicity
- Used at low concentrations in niche products
Known concerns
- Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple) contains podophyllotoxin — a potent cytotoxin/antimitotic
- Topical podophyllotoxin causes severe skin irritation and systemic toxicity
- Restricted in EU cosmetics; not appropriate for general use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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