A yeast ferment produced in the presence of zinc.
What it is
Saccharomyces/zinc ferment is obtained by fermenting Saccharomyces yeast in the presence of zinc ions. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning. Because it contains zinc, it falls under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.
Where it is used
Found in face creams, serums and products for oily or blemish-prone skin.
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.
Limits in Annex III are expressed as zinc and depend on the product type; see the EU regulation section for the applicable limits.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 24Water-soluble zinc salts with the exception of zinc 4- hydroxy-benzene sulphonate (entry 25 of Annex III)
- Product type
- (a) Toothpaste intended for users above 1 year of age (b) Toothpaste intended for children between 6 months and 1 year of age (c) Mouthwash intended for users above 6 years of age (d) Other products
- Maximum concentration
- (a) 1 % (as zinc) (b) 0,72 % (as zinc) (c) 0,1 % (as zinc) (d) 1 % (as zinc)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2026/909
Products with this ingredient (75)
- The Second Nail Hardener & Nail Shield (PINK) – Pink Second Nail · IsaDora
- Amazing Effect Mascara · ArtDeco
- Odżywka Complete Repair 15 ml · Silcare
- Complete Repair Conditioner 15 ml · Silcare
- Conditioner Complete Repair 15 ml · Silcare
- Paznokieć w płynie odżywka do paznokci · Paese
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Protein Shot Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Intense Repair Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Nourishing Nail Care Set · NEONAIL
- Odżywka do paznokci PROTEIN SHOT 7,2 ml · NEONAIL
- Natural Origin Nail Repair Base Coat · Inglot
- Regenerująco-utwardzające serum do paznokci · Eveline Cosmetics