Lactic Yeasts

INCI: LACTIC YEASTS

CAS Number
Not assigned (microbial complex)
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Microbial-derived ingredient requiring bioburden and viability testing to demonstrate inactivation in finished product; endotoxin testing warranted for sensitive-skin claims due to allergen potential in yeast-sensitive individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactic Yeasts safe in cosmetics?

Microbial-derived ingredient requiring bioburden and viability testing to demonstrate inactivation in finished product; endotoxin testing warranted for sensitive-skin claims due to allergen potential in yeast-sensitive individuals. The EU classifies Lactic Yeasts as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lactic Yeasts allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lactic Yeasts do in cosmetics?

Lactic Yeasts functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (microbial complex).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactic Yeasts?

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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