A lysate of Bacillus bacteria, listed as a skin-protecting ingredient and UV filter.
What it is
Bacillus lysate is, according to CosIng, the lysate of bacteria of the genus Bacillus obtained through fermentation; a lysate is the material released when the cells are broken open. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient and UV filter.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
A CosIng function does not by itself mean that the ingredient is listed among the UV filters permitted in Annex VI. The INCI name does not show which Bacillus species was used.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
- UV filter
- Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.