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Skin Conditioning

STREPTOCOCCUS ZOOEPIDEMICUS/WHEAT PEPTIDE FERMENT

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A Streptococcus zooepidemicus fermentation of wheat peptides used as a conditioning humectant complex. The bacterial strain is an animal pathogen of concern unless cosmetic-grade and the wheat fraction carries gluten allergen risk.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Wheat peptides for skin conditioning
  • Possible hyaluronic acid biosynthesis from S. zooepidemicus
  • Humectant peptide content

Known concerns

  • Streptococcus zooepidemicus is an animal pathogen — strain identity must be cosmetic-grade
  • Gluten/wheat allergen carryover risk
  • Microbial-derived material safety dossier needed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.