Is Alteromonas Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?
Alteromonas Ferment Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Active Ingredient
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
INCI: ALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT
Alteromonas Ferment Extract is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Anti-pollution film former; barrier-repair active; PM2.5 adherence reducer;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.5–2%.
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Function
Anti-pollution film former; barrier-repair active; PM2.5 adherence reducer; marine-derived exopolysaccharide ferment; skin-conditioning agent; glycoprotein matrix former
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.5–2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; no FDA restrictions; no formal CIR assessment; growing use in anti-pollution and marine biotech-derived skincare; safety characterized through supplier safety dossiers
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alteromonas Ferment Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
8 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "hydration-plumping, barrier-repair", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "8-15", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytother…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-38-0", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulatio…
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-FUNC-45", "ingredient_class": "other", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "3", "neonatal_safe": "no", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Probiotic/postbiotic - emerging baby care", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_conc…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "formulation", "ingredient_class": "keratinocyte_turnover_enhancer", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Fermentation metabolites provide gentle brightening and barrier support", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduc…
fermentation
{"cas_number": "proprietary", "ingredient_class": "fermentation_product", "production_organism": "Vitreoscilla", "fermentation_type": "anaerobic", "substrate_feedstock": "marine nutrients", "bioactive_compounds_produced": "exopolysaccharides, proteins, glycoproteins", "mechanism_of_action_skin": "hydration, skin calming, barrier support", "skin_benefit_primary": "moisturizing", "skin_benefit_secon…
microbiome
{"ingredient_class": "ferment_extract", "microbial_source_genus": "Alteromonas", "microbial_source_species": "macleodii", "fermentation_substrate": "marine", "live_organism_content": "no", "inactivation_method": "heat", "bioactive_components": "exopolysaccharides/peptides", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "10000-50000", "pH_of_ingredient": "6.5-7.5", "mechanism_of_action": "barrier_strengthening/anti…
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alteromonas Ferment Extract.
Regulatory Flags
anti-pollution
film-former
pm25-adhesion-reducer
barrier-repair
marine-biotech
fermentation-derived
physical-barrier
clinically-validated
sustainable
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alteromonas Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?
Alteromonas Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5–2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alteromonas Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?
Alteromonas Ferment Extract functions as: Anti-pollution film former; barrier-repair active; PM2.5 adherence reducer; marine-derived exopolysaccharide ferment; skin-conditioning agent; glycoprotein matrix former. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.
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