Ferment / mineral complex
SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC/MAGNESIUM/CALCIUM/GERMANIUM/SELENIUM FERMENT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Saccharomyces ferment enriched with zinc, magnesium, calcium, germanium, and selenium. Yeast ferments are widely used, but germanium and selenium content raises specific safety questions.
Skin benefits
- Yeast ferment promoted as a delivery vehicle for trace minerals to skin
- May contribute amino acids and beta-glucans for hydration
- Selenium and zinc have antioxidant and barrier-supportive roles
Known concerns
- Germanium has no established cosmetic safety dossier and raises toxicology questions
- Inorganic selenium compounds can be toxic at higher exposures
- Marketing claims often outpace published clinical evidence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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