CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT (Candida bombicola ferment)

A yeast fermentation product of glucose and rapeseed fatty acid esters, used as a cleansing ingredient.

What it is

Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment is the product of fermenting glucose and methyl rapeseedate with the yeast Candida bombicola, a species known for producing sophorolipid biosurfactants. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum, cleansing, deodorant and skin-protecting ingredient and a cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Found in facial cleansers, shower gels, shampoos, deodorants and products for oily skin.

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 show the exact composition of the ferment.

Functions

Antimicrobial

Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

Anti-sebum

Helping control sebum production.

Cleansing

Helping to keep the body surface clean.

Deodorant

Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

Skin protecting

Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Surfactant – cleansing

Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT

What it is

Where it is used

Limits of interpretation

Functions

EU regulation

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