INCI name

LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE

Radish root ferment

A ferment filtrate used to support preservation.

What it is

Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate is obtained by fermenting radish roots with Leuconostoc kimchii bacteria. It contains antimicrobial peptides and is used to support the preservation of formulas.

Where it is used

Products marketed with natural or alternative preservation systems.

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.

It is not listed among EU Annex V preservatives; products using it may still be described as 'preservative-free'.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
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.

Products with this ingredient (382)

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