Phaffia rhodozyma ferment extract

AKA: Red Yeast Ferment Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Not Clean
OriginDerived from Phaffia rhodozyma, a naturally occurring red yeast microorganism found in nature. Produced through fermentation of the microorganism, then extracted to concentrate bioactive compounds.
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract is the extract of the fermentation product of Phaffia rhodozyma
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR