INCI name

THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT

Thermus thermophilus ferment

A fermentation product of a heat-loving bacterium, used for skin conditioning.

What it is

Thermus thermophillus ferment is the product obtained by fermentation with Thermus thermophilus, a bacterium that grows at high temperatures. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, eye creams and sun 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 reveal the fermentation medium or how the ferment was processed.

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 (14)

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