Yarrowia lipolytica oil

Yarrowia lipolytica oil 1
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AKA: Yarrowia lipolytica ferment, Fermented yeast oil, Yeast-derived oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from Yarrowia lipolytica, a fungus in the Asteraceae family, grown in controlled culture conditions. Produced through aerobic fermentation of the fungus, which accumulates lipids that are then extracted as oil.
Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is the oil derived from the fermentation of the fungus, Yarrowia lipolytica grown in culture.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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