Preservative
LACTOBACILLUS/RADISH ROOT FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A Lactobacillus ferment of radish root — marketed as a natural preservative. It's NOT listed on EU Annex V, so it can't be claimed as a preservative in EU products and may not pass challenge testing alone.
Function
Skin benefits
- Natural-positioned preservation system
- Antimicrobial peptides from fermentation
- Skin-conditioning side benefit
- Plant-based alternative to traditional preservatives
Known concerns
- Not on EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex V — not authorized as a preservative
- Antimicrobial efficacy claims face EU regulatory scrutiny
- May fail challenge testing as sole preservative
- Variable composition between batches
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related preservatives
Same plant / compound family
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