Is Bacillus Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Bacillus Ferment has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Bacillus Ferment
INCI: BACILLUS FERMENT
Bacillus Ferment is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Ferment derived from Bacillus species. Produces antimicrobial peptides. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Ferment derived from Bacillus species. Produces antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins, iturin-class lipopeptides) and supports skin barrier function. Used as a multifunctional active in barrier-supporting and mild antimicrobial formulations.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in OTC cosmetics. Safety substantiation required. Endotoxin testing essential for gram-positive Bacillus ferments.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bacillus Ferment.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 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": "cell-turnover, pore-minimizing", "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 …
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-120-5", "ingredient_class": "other", "primary_mechanism": "microbiome_protection", "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_modulation": "no", "NF_kB_inhib…
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "not_assigned", "polymer_class": "other", "botanical_source": "Bacillus sp. fermentation", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "varies", "monosaccharide_composition": "polysaccharides with enzymes", "degree_of_branching": "varies", "charge_type": "anionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "5-50", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "weak", "thixotropy": "no", "yield_stress_Pa": "0", "gel_forming_ab…
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "95", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "180", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Korea/Japan", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "10", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Enzyme F…
deodorant
{"cas_number": "68332-21-8", "ingredient_class": "antimicrobial_deodorant", "mechanism_of_action": "bacterial_growth_inhibition", "antiperspirant_efficacy_sweat_reduction_pct": "0", "deodorant_efficacy_hours": "12-24", "odor_reduction_pct": "50-70", "bacteriostatic": "yes", "bactericidal": "yes", "target_bacteria": "selective", "microbiome_impact": "selective", "axillary_microbiome_effect": "varie…
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": "Bacillus", "fermentation_type": "aerobic", "substrate_feedstock": "soybean, rice bran, glucose", "bioactive_compounds_produced": "enzymes, peptides, vitamins K2, surfactin", "mechanism_of_action_skin": "antimicrobial, antioxidant, enzyme activity", "skin_benefit_primary": "antimicrobial", "skin_benefi…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bacillus Ferment.
Regulatory Flags
fermentation-derived
antimicrobial-peptides
barrier-support
endotoxin-testing-required
bacterial-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bacillus Ferment allowed in the EU?
Bacillus Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bacillus Ferment do in cosmetics?
Bacillus Ferment functions as: Ferment derived from Bacillus species. Produces antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins, iturin-class lipopeptides) and supports skin barrier function. Used as a multifunctional active in barrier-supporting and mild antimicrobial formulations.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.
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