murphyLipomyces Lipid Bodies
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lipomyces starkeyi lipid bodies
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginLipomyces starkeyi yeast cells are fermented to produce lipid-rich biomass containing triglycerides and phospholipids. The lipid bodies are extracted and isolated from the fermented yeast through mechanical disruption and centrifugal separation.
Lipomyces Lipid Bodies is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 842)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR