active

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.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

INCI
BACILLUS FERMENT
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026