A lysate of Lactobacillus bacteria obtained through fermentation, listed as an antimicrobial.
What it is
Lactobacillus lysate is, according to CosIng, the lysate of Lactobacillus obtained through fermentation, that is, the material released when the bacterial cells are broken open. Lactobacillus is a genus of lactic acid bacteria. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin 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 show the species or strain of Lactobacillus used. A lysate contains no live bacteria.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.