Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate

INCI: LEUCONOSTOC/MORUS BOMBYCIS FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex fermentation product)
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, skin brightening (via mulberry substrate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Morus bombycis (Korean mulberry) contains arbutin precursors; trace levels post-fermentation are generally safe; evaluate for hydroquinone release in stability testing. Mulberry (Morus bombycis) is a traditional brightening agent containing compounds that inhibit tyrosinase; Leuconostoc fermentation adds antimicrobial activity and enhances bioavailability of brightening compounds; dual function as conditioner and mild brightener

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Morus bombycis (Korean mulberry) contains arbutin precursors; trace levels post-fermentation are generally safe; evaluate for hydroquinone release in stability testing. Mulberry (Morus bombycis) is a traditional brightening agent containing compounds that inhibit tyrosinase; Leuconostoc fermentation adds antimicrobial activity and enhances bioavailability of brightening compounds; dual function as conditioner and mild brightener The EU classifies Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, skin brightening (via mulberry substrate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex fermentation product).

What is the Margin of Safety for Leuconostoc/Morus Bombycis Ferment Extract 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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