Kluyveromyces Extract

AKA: Kluyveromyces Yeast Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Kluyveromyces Extract is an extract of Kluyveromyces lactis or Kluyveromyces fragilis
CAS #
152923-52-9
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Kluyveromyces is a yeast used in modern biotechnology and fermentation science. It was developed in the late 20th century as a cosmetic ingredient through fermentation to produce bioactive compounds for skincare.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR