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Lactobacillus Ferment

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
CAS 1686112-36-6
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Purpose

Function

Postbiotic Skin Conditioning, Microbiome Support, S. epidermidis Proliferation Stimulator, Skin pH Normalizer, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier Strengthening, Competitive Pathogen Exclusion
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernNone
Flags
postbioticno-live-organismss-epidermidis-proliferationskin-ph-normalizationil1a-tnfa-reductionsynergistic-with-bifida-ferment-lysateinter-batch-variability-criticalmicrobiome-friendly
Verdict

Clinically validated postbiotic with documented S. epidermidis proliferation increase of approximately 34%. Acidic fermentation byproducts (lactic acid, short-chain fatty acids) actively maintain the skin acid mantle at optimal pH 4.5–5.5 range, creating systemic unfavorable conditions for opportunistic pathogens. 2023 split-face study shows 41% IL-1α/TNF-α reduction when combined with Bifida Ferment Lysate. Inter-batch variability is the primary quality challenge; standardized fermentation parameters and batch-specific bioactive profiling are critical for reproducible clinical outcomes.

US Note

CIR June 2025 Final Safety Assessment: safe as used in cosmetics at current concentrations.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1686112-36-6
INCI
LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026