Hydrolyzed Saccharomyces Cell Wall

Hydrolyzed Saccharomyces Cell Wall molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Saccharomyces Cell Wall Hydrolysate, Yeast Cell Wall Extract
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Saccharomyces Cell Wall is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
1204060-83-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast) was traditionally used in European folk medicine for skin healing. Modern hydrolyzed yeast cell wall technology was developed in the late 20th century as an immunostimulant and skin conditioning ingredient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR