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Surfactant

CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER FERMENT FILTRATE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A yeast ferment of shea butter that yields biosurfactants and emollient lipids. Generally well tolerated; biosurfactant chemistry is gentle on skin.

Skin benefits

  • Shea butter contributes fatty acids and tocopherols
  • Candida bombicola produces sophorolipid biosurfactants
  • Marketed for emollience and gentle cleansing

Known concerns

  • Limited published cosmetic safety review
  • Composition varies by manufacturer
  • Possible mild sensitization in tree-nut allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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