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Skin Conditioning

THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT

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80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A skincare ingredient produced by fermenting the heat-loving bacterium Thermus thermophilus. Conditioning and antioxidant claims with some heat-shock protein interest — well tolerated, though clinical evidence is still moderate.

Skin benefits

  • Fermentation-derived skin conditioning
  • May provide thermal-shock protein activity for stress response
  • Antioxidant support
  • Compatible with sensitive skin

Known concerns

  • Limited large-scale clinical efficacy data
  • Marketing claims often outpace evidence
  • Fermentation source variability
  • Allergenicity to ferment co-extractives possible in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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