Lactobacillus Ferment

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Ferment

Clean

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.

CAS #

Varies by strain

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

A modern biotech-derived ingredient created by fermenting plant or nutrient materials with Lactobacillus bacteria. Developed in the late 20th century to create probiotic-rich extracts that support skin microbiome health.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Phototoxicity Concern

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

Sensitivity

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