The Basics On Lactobacillus Ferment
What is Lactobacillus Ferment?
Lactobacillus ferment is a lab-created, non-living probiotic ingredient made by fermentation of the microorganism Lactobacillus.
What are other names for Lactobacillus Ferment?
LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
What is Lactobacillus Ferment used for?
A lab-created, non-living probiotic ingredient made by fermentation of the microorganism Lactobacillus. Applied to skin, it’s been shown to have a potent soothing effect that in turn strengthens skin’s ability to defend itself from aggressors.
How Lactobacillus Ferment is classified
Hydration
Recommendations for using Lactobacillus Ferment during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Lactobacillus Ferment During Pregnancy
What we know about using Lactobacillus Ferment while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Lactobacillus Ferment from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 18 Punica granatum (pomegranate)- derived ingredients. Most of these ingredients are reported to function as skin conditioning agents in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. Industry should continue to use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities that could be present in botanical ingredients. The Panel concluded that …[to be determined].
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Lactobacillus Ferment
AMOREPACIFIC Treatment Enzyme Exfoliating Powder Cleanser; OUAI Body Cleanser; GLAMGLOW BERRYGLOW Probiotic Recovery Face Mask
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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