murphyGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Yeast ferment extract
Synthetic
Humectant
Ferment
K-Beauty Staple
Clean
OriginDerived from fermentation of the Galactomyces microorganism, a fungal species used in biotechnology. Produced through controlled fermentation of the microorganism followed by filtration to isolate the ferment filtrate.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 842)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 842)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 842)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 842)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.072–90.7%
Rinse-off5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2024
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR