Lipomyces Oil Extract

AKA: Fermented Oil Extract, Yeast Oil Extract

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from Lipomyces yeast cells, a microorganism belonging to the fungal kingdom. Extracted through solvent extraction methods applied to fermented yeast biomass or yeast-derived lipid compounds.

Lipomyces Oil Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Form

Oil

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Conditions Hair

Skin Conditioning Humectant

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2024

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR