Is Aspergillus Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Aspergillus Ferment has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Aspergillus Ferment
INCI: ASPERGILLUS FERMENT
Aspergillus Ferment is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides brightening and exfoliating activity through enzymatic action; rooted in traditional Japanese fermentation (koji). Contains proteases, amylases, and lipases generated during fermentation, used in brightening and mild exfoliation formulations.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in OTC cosmetics. Safety substantiation required. Traditional use history (koji fermentation) supports general safety.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aspergillus Ferment.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "brightening, cell-turnover", "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": "Phytotherapy Rese…
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": "Aspergillus", "fermentation_type": "submerged", "substrate_feedstock": "glucose, wood substrates", "bioactive_compounds_produced": "polysaccharides", "mechanism_of_action_skin": "immune modulation, hydration, antioxidant", "skin_benefit_primary": "moisturizing", "skin_benefit_secondary": "anti_aging, …
microbiome
{"ingredient_class": "ferment", "microbial_source_genus": "Aspergillus", "microbial_source_species": "oryzae", "fermentation_substrate": "rice", "live_organism_content": "no", "inactivation_method": "heat", "bioactive_components": "enzymes/peptides/amino_acids", "molecular_weight_range_Da": "5000-30000", "pH_of_ingredient": "5.0-6.0", "mechanism_of_action": "enzyme_activity/barrier_strengthening",…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aspergillus Ferment.
Regulatory Flags
fermentation-derived
brightening
enzymatic-exfoliant
mycotoxin-testing-required
traditional-use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aspergillus Ferment allowed in the EU?
Aspergillus Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aspergillus Ferment do in cosmetics?
Aspergillus Ferment functions as: Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides brightening and exfoliating activity through enzymatic action; rooted in traditional Japanese fermentation (koji). Contains proteases, amylases, and lipases generated during fermentation, used in brightening and mild exfoliation formulations.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.
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