INCI name

LACTOBACILLUS EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES

Lactobacillus extracellular vesicles

Vesicles released by Lactobacillus bacteria in culture, used as a hair- and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Lactobacillus extracellular vesicles are small vesicles released into the growth medium by cultured bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus and isolated from it after the medium is removed from the cultures. CosIng lists them as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in skin care products such as serums and creams.

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 species or strain of Lactobacillus or the isolation method.

Functions

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 (7)

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