INCI name

HYDROLYZED YEAST EXTRACT

Hydrolysed yeast extract

A hydrolysate of yeast extract used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed yeast extract is the hydrolysate of yeast extract, obtained by acid, enzymatic or another method of hydrolysis, which breaks down larger components into smaller fragments. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and hair 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 yeast species or the method of hydrolysis.

Functions

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.

Products with this ingredient (9)

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