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Lactobacillus Ferment

Lactobacillus ferment (postbiotic)

Safety Notes

Lactic acid bacteria ferment; postbiotic, metabolites from fermentation (bacteriocins lactic acid peptides); antimicrobial; microbiome-balancing; natural preservation booster; verify identity of Lactobacillus strain, different species produce different metabolites

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning / Microbiome Support / Preservative Booster

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Probiotic skincare natural preservation systems serums

Origin

Biotechnological (bacterial fermentation)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus Ferment safe to use in skincare?

Lactobacillus Ferment has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Lactic acid bacteria ferment; postbiotic, metabolites from fermentation (bacteriocins lactic acid peptides); antimicrobial; microbiome-balancing; natural preservation booster; verify identity of Lactobacillus strain, different species produce different metabolites

Is Lactobacillus Ferment allowed in India?

Lactobacillus Ferment is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Lactobacillus Ferment used for in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus Ferment functions as: Skin Conditioning / Microbiome Support / Preservative Booster. It is commonly found in: Probiotic skincare natural preservation systems serums.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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