INCI name

MICROCOCCUS LYSATE

Micrococcus lysate

A product of the controlled breakdown of Micrococcus bacteria, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Micrococcus lysate is the product of the controlled lysis (breaking open) of bacteria of the genus Micrococcus. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other 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 bacterial species or the composition of the 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 (9)

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