Yeast Amino Acids

AKA: Amino Acids from Yeast, Yeast-Derived Amino Acids
Synthetic
Humectant
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) through fermentation of glucose and nitrogen sources. Produced by hydrolyzing yeast cell proteins into individual amino acids via enzymatic or acid treatment.
Yeast Amino Acids are the amino acids derived from Yeast
CAS #
65072-01-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
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
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR