Yeast ferment extract

AKA: Fermented yeast extract, Yeast extract, Baker's yeast extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Ferment
Extract
Clean
OriginDerived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a common brewing yeast species used in fermentation processes. Produced by cultivating yeast cells in nutrient media, then extracting and concentrating the fermented biomass.
Yeast Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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.
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's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR