INCI name

LACTOBACILLUS

Lactobacillus

Lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus.

What it is

Lactobacillus refers to one or more species of the microorganism Lactobacillus, a genus of lactic acid bacteria. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and masks, often in products presented around probiotics or fermentation.

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 state the species, nor whether the bacteria are live, inactivated or present as lysate.

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 (154)

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