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Aspergillus Ferment

INCI: ASPERGILLUS FERMENT
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus

Purpose

Function

Enzyme-rich ferment filtrate from Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold). Provides brightening and exfoliating activity through enzymatic action; rooted in traditional Japanese fermentation (koji). Contains proteases, amylases, and lipases generated during fermentation, used in brightening and mild exfoliation formulations.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
fermentation-derivedbrighteningenzymatic-exfoliantmycotoxin-testing-requiredtraditional-use
Verdict

Aspergillus Ferment brings traditional koji fermentation credibility and enzyme-rich brightening activity. Evidence is limited to traditional use and in vitro data. Mandatory mycotoxin testing (especially aflatoxins) in production batches is a critical safety requirement for regulatory compliance.

US Note

Permitted in OTC cosmetics. Safety substantiation required. Traditional use history (koji fermentation) supports general safety.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

INCI
ASPERGILLUS FERMENT
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026