Phaffia rhodozyma ferment extract

AKA: Red Yeast Ferment Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Not Clean
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract is the extract of the fermentation product of Phaffia rhodozyma
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A biofermented extract derived from red yeast, representing modern cosmetic biotechnology applications. Fermentation techniques have been used to concentrate beneficial compounds and create novel skincare actives.
EWG
4
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-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR