Bacillus Ferment

INCI: BACILLUS FERMENT

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

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Bacillus Ferment is a versatile postbiotic with antimicrobial peptide activity and barrier-supporting properties. Endotoxin testing is required for batch safety validation given bacterial origin.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fermentation-derived antimicrobial-peptides barrier-support endotoxin-testing-required bacterial-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacillus Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Bacillus Ferment is a versatile postbiotic with antimicrobial peptide activity and barrier-supporting properties. Endotoxin testing is required for batch safety validation given bacterial origin. The EU classifies Bacillus Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus Ferment?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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