Yarrowia lipolytica oil
AKA: Yarrowia lipolytica ferment, Fermented yeast oil, Yeast-derived oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Yarrowia Lipolytica Oil is the oil derived from the fermentation of the fungus, Yarrowia lipolytica grown in culture.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Form
Oil
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
Traditional Use
Oil extracted from fermentation byproducts of Yarrowia lipolytica yeast in modern cosmetic science. Developed as a conditioning and emollient ingredient with no traditional use prior to 21st-century cosmetic applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR