Kombucha

INCI: SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENT

Function
Skin conditioning; fermented tea extract
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Kombucha ferment is a permitted skin conditioning ingredient with good safety profile and low sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kombucha safe in cosmetics?

Kombucha ferment is a permitted skin conditioning ingredient with good safety profile and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Kombucha as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Kombucha allowed in the EU?

Kombucha EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kombucha do in cosmetics?

Kombucha functions as: Skin conditioning; fermented tea extract. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Kombucha?

adequate 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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