Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract

Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginDerived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other yeast species produced through fermentation processes. Obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of yeast cell walls and proteins to create smaller molecular fragments.
Hydrolyzed Yeast is the hydrolysate of Yeast Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
227025-31-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00003–0.035%
Rinse-off0.000018–0.0011%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR