An extract of lysed Saccharomyces yeast, listed as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Saccharomyces lysate extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of saccharomyces lysate, the material obtained by breaking open (lysing) cells of yeast of the genus Saccharomyces. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 yeast strain or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- 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.