INCI name

BACILLUS/FOLIC ACID FERMENT FILTRATE EXTRACT

Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract

An extract of a Bacillus ferment of a folic acid-rich medium, used as an antioxidant, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Bacillus/folic acid ferment filtrate extract is the extract of a filtrate of the product obtained by fermenting a medium with a high folic acid content with bacteria of the genus Bacillus. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant, humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the bacterial strain or what the ferment contains.

Functions

Antioxidant
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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