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Emollient

YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA OIL

86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Yarrowia lipolytica oil — a fermentation-derived emollient from a non-pathogenic yeast that has GRAS food-use status. Skin-conditioning, sustainable, and well tolerated, with no notable cosmetic safety flags.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Sustainable fermentation-derived emollient
  • Rich in essential fatty acids
  • Reduced agricultural footprint vs plant oils
  • Good skin tolerability profile

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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75
YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 70
YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA FERMENT LYSATE
Humectant
 78
YARROWIA LIPOLYTICA FERMENT LYSATE EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning

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