INCI name

LACTOBACILLUS/ARUNDINARIA GIGANTEA FERMENT FILTRATE

Lactobacillus/giant cane ferment filtrate

A filtrate of giant cane fermented with Lactobacillus.

What it is

Lactobacillus/Arundinaria gigantea ferment filtrate is the filtrate of the product obtained by fermenting giant cane (a bamboo, Arundinaria gigantea) with Lactobacillus bacteria. CosIng lists it as film forming, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, toners and hair care, sometimes as part of preservative-boosting blends.

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 composition of the filtrate.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
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 (59)

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