Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment
INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/SKELETONEMA FERMENT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Novel ferment ingredient with significant data gaps; Skeletonema is a marine diatom with potential for marine biotoxin residues (domoic acid) and heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium); supplier certificates of analysis excluding biotoxins and heavy metals are essential; sparse cosmetic safety literature and no CIR review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment safe in cosmetics?
Novel ferment ingredient with significant data gaps; Skeletonema is a marine diatom with potential for marine biotoxin residues (domoic acid) and heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium); supplier certificates of analysis excluding biotoxins and heavy metals are essential; sparse cosmetic safety literature and no CIR review. The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment allowed in the EU?
Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment do in cosmetics?
Lactobacillus/Skeletonema Ferment functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Skeletonema 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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