Pichia heedii extract

AKA: Pichia Heedii Yeast Extract

Plant-Derived

Barrier Support

Extract

Not Clean

Pichia Heedii Extract is the extract of the yeast, Pichia heedii, Saccharomycetaceae.

Family

Saccharomycetaceae

CAS #

1801269-82-8

Form

Liquid

Functions

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Traditional Use

A modern fermentation-derived ingredient with no traditional or historical use. Developed through contemporary biotechnology for potential skin-conditioning applications in cosmetics.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

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

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR