Saccharomyces lysate extract

Saccharomyces lysate extract 1
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AKA: Yeast Lysate Extract, Yeast Extract
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Clean
OriginDerived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast), a single-celled fungus commonly used in fermentation. Produced by lysing yeast cells through fermentation or mechanical breakdown, then extracting soluble compounds via solvent extraction.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 842)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 842)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions minimal (CIR 842)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–0.71%
Rinse-off0.0007–0.0025%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR