INCI name

YEAST EXTRACT

Yeast extract

An extract obtained from yeast.

What it is

Yeast Extract is an extract of yeast. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning and skin protecting.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and hair 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 yeast species or how the extract was produced.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (36)

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