Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract

INCI: PSEUDOZYMA EPICOLA/EVENING PRIMROSE OIL FERMENT EXTRACT

CAS Number
No specific CAS assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard fermentation QC; evening primrose oil is high in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) โ€” verify oxidative stability of the ferment extract (GLA is highly prone to oxidation); include antioxidant protection in finished formula

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?

Standard fermentation QC; evening primrose oil is high in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) โ€” verify oxidative stability of the ferment extract (GLA is highly prone to oxidation); include antioxidant protection in finished formula The EU classifies Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?

Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?

Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No specific CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pseudozyma Epicola/Evening Primrose Oil Ferment Extract?

adequate 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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