Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate
INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/SACCHAROMYCES/USNEA LONGISSIMA FERMENT FILTRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Usnic acid from lichen source is hepatotoxic orally and a known contact allergen dermally; fermentation may not reduce usnic acid levels and must be quantified via HPLC; lichen-derived ingredients carry higher sensitization risk; requires HRIPT or equivalent patch test data specific to this filtrate; insufficient data for confident safety conclusion without additional testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
Usnic acid from lichen source is hepatotoxic orally and a known contact allergen dermally; fermentation may not reduce usnic acid levels and must be quantified via HPLC; lichen-derived ingredients carry higher sensitization risk; requires HRIPT or equivalent patch test data specific to this filtrate; insufficient data for confident safety conclusion without additional testing. The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Saccharomyces/Usnea Longissima 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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