INCI name

SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENT

Black tea ferment (kombucha)

A ferment of black tea, known as kombucha.

What it is

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment is the product obtained by fermenting black tea with Saccharomyces yeast and Xylinum bacteria, the process known as kombucha. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, serums, toners and masks.

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 composition of a ferment depends on the process, which the INCI name does not show.

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.

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