Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns reported; derived from fermentation of Micrococcus bacteria. As a biotechnology-derived lysate, allergenicity is low but not zero. A lysate of the fermentation product of Micrococcus bacteria. Known in the industry as a source of photolyase, a DNA repair enzyme that reverses UV-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers. This mechanism supports photodamage repair and antioxidant protection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Micrococcus Ferment Lysate safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns reported; derived from fermentation of Micrococcus bacteria. As a biotechnology-derived lysate, allergenicity is low but not zero. A lysate of the fermentation product of Micrococcus bacteria. Known in the industry as a source of photolyase, a DNA repair enzyme that reverses UV-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers. This mechanism supports photodamage repair and antioxidant protection The EU classifies Micrococcus Ferment Lysate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Micrococcus Ferment Lysate allowed in the EU?
Micrococcus Ferment Lysate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Micrococcus Ferment Lysate do in cosmetics?
Micrococcus Ferment Lysate functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Micrococcus Ferment Lysate?
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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