Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate

INCI: BACILLUS/MONASCUS/MALLOTUS JAPONICUS LEAF/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Antioxidant, anti-sebum, skin conditioning (emollient), skin conditioning (general).
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted; general safety compliance required.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Soy allergy risk - trace soy proteins may remain post-filtration. Comedogenic rating approximately 1/5 (very low pore-clogging risk). No documented photosensitivity.. Mallotus japonicus (Japanese mallotus) leaf is traditionally used in Japanese folk medicine; fermentation breaks soy and leaf compounds into smaller, more bioavailable molecules. Gaining traction in niche clean-beauty brands.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Soy allergy risk - trace soy proteins may remain post-filtration. Comedogenic rating approximately 1/5 (very low pore-clogging risk). No documented photosensitivity.. Mallotus japonicus (Japanese mallotus) leaf is traditionally used in Japanese folk medicine; fermentation breaks soy and leaf compounds into smaller, more bioavailable molecules. Gaining traction in niche clean-beauty brands. The EU classifies Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate functions as: Antioxidant, anti-sebum, skin conditioning (emollient), skin conditioning (general).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus/Monascus/Mallotus Japonicus Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate?

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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