Saccharomyces

INCI: SACCHAROMYCES

CAS Number
68876-77-7 (Yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes S. cerevisiae is GRAS (21 CFR 184.1983); permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be BSL-1 strain only; heavy metals must meet specs (≤0.2 ppm Pb, ≤0.4 ppm As per GRAS specs); no viable yeast in finished product (killed at >50°C manufacturing)

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saccharomyces safe in cosmetics?

Must be BSL-1 strain only; heavy metals must meet specs (≤0.2 ppm Pb, ≤0.4 ppm As per GRAS specs); no viable yeast in finished product (killed at >50°C manufacturing) The EU classifies Saccharomyces as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Saccharomyces allowed in the EU?

Saccharomyces EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Saccharomyces do in cosmetics?

Saccharomyces functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68876-77-7 (Yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

What is the Margin of Safety for Saccharomyces?

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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