Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/PHORMIUM TENAX FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. Not on FDA prohibited or restricted lists; subject to general cosmetic safety requirements under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited independent safety data. As a ferment filtrate, general considerations include microbial contamination control during production and potential sensitization in individuals with plant allergies. No CIR final safety assessment specific to this ingredient. Derived from fermentation of Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax/Harakeke) by Lactobacillus bacteria. The fermentation process yields bioactive peptides, amino acids, and organic acids that support skin conditioning

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent safety data. As a ferment filtrate, general considerations include microbial contamination control during production and potential sensitization in individuals with plant allergies. No CIR final safety assessment specific to this ingredient. Derived from fermentation of Phormium tenax (New Zealand Flax/Harakeke) by Lactobacillus bacteria. The fermentation process yields bioactive peptides, amino acids, and organic acids that support skin conditioning The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Phormium Tenax 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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