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Saccharomyces Ferment

aka saccharomyces cerevisiae extract · yeast ferment filtrate · brewer's yeast extract · saccharomyces ferment filtrate

Baker's yeast-derived fermentation extract providing conditioning, brightening, and microbiome-modulating activity. A foundational K-beauty fermentation ingredient.

Benefits
  • Skin conditioning via fermentation-derived peptides and amino acids
  • Beta-glucan content for immune modulation
  • Brightening via fermentation organic acids
  • Postbiotic activity
  • Vitamin B complex co-fraction
Example uses
  • Dry shampoo formulations
  • K-beauty brightening layers
  • Conditioning toners
  • Anti-ageing serums
  • Fermented moisturisers
Formulation notes

Aqueous extract; pH stable in cosmetic range. Beta-glucan content provides immune-modulating activity. Active compound profile depends on fermentation process.

Watchouts

Active compound profile varies widely by fermentation conditions and downstream processing. Without standardisation data, clinical comparisons across products are unreliable.

Clean beauty perception

Strongly accepted in clean beauty and K-beauty. Baker's yeast fermentation is one of the most established natural biotechnology platforms.