Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment

INCI: BIFIDOBACTERIUM/LACTOBACILLUS/LACTOCOCCUS/SUCROSE FERMENT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex fermentation product)
Function
Antioxidant, bleaching (skin lightening), skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted; subject to general cosmetic safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally considered safe; as a probiotic-derived ferment, potential concerns include batch consistency and microbial contamination control during manufacturing. Produced when Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Lactococcus ferment sucrose, yielding peptides, amino acids, and organic acids that scavenge free radicals, inhibit excess melanin production, and support barrier function

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment safe in cosmetics?

Generally considered safe; as a probiotic-derived ferment, potential concerns include batch consistency and microbial contamination control during manufacturing. Produced when Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Lactococcus ferment sucrose, yielding peptides, amino acids, and organic acids that scavenge free radicals, inhibit excess melanin production, and support barrier function The EU classifies Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment allowed in the EU?

Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment do in cosmetics?

Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose Ferment functions as: Antioxidant, bleaching (skin lightening), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex fermentation product).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bifidobacterium/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Sucrose 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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