Yeast

Yeast is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 9,838 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameFAEX
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number68876-77-7
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies9,838 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches60,500

Used in

Ampoules 11.8%Face Cleansers 11.8%General Moisturizers 11.8%Serums 11.8%Sheet Masks 11.8%Toners 11.8%

Frequently asked

What does Yeast do in skincare?
Yeast functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Yeast allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Yeast?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially ampoules (11.8% of its uses).

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