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SYNECHOCOCCUS ELONGATUS/ALGAE FERMENT

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A ferment of Synechococcus on algae substrate. Mild humectant and conditioning cocktail. Generally well tolerated, but cyanobacterial cultures need careful toxin screening.

Skin benefits

  • Cyanobacterial ferment - amino-acid and polysaccharide-rich
  • Mild humectant and skin-conditioning feel
  • Antioxidant residues from the algae substrate
  • Renewable feedstock

Known concerns

  • Composition not standardised - lot variability
  • Cyanobacterial cultures need toxin (e.g. microcystin) screening
  • No SCCS dossier for this specific ferment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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