Bacillus Ferment
INCI: BACILLUS FERMENT
Bacillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Bacillus
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Bacillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Bacillus
Purpose
Function
Ferment derived from Bacillus species. Produces antimicrobial peptides (bacteriocins, iturin-class lipopeptides) and supports skin barrier function. Used as a multifunctional active in barrier-supporting and mild antimicrobial formulations.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
fermentation-derivedantimicrobial-peptidesbarrier-supportendotoxin-testing-requiredbacterial-origin
Verdict
Bacillus Ferment is a versatile postbiotic with antimicrobial peptide activity and barrier-supporting properties. Endotoxin testing is required for batch safety validation given bacterial origin.
US Note
Permitted in OTC cosmetics. Safety substantiation required. Endotoxin testing essential for gram-positive Bacillus ferments.
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