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 name | FAEX |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 68876-77-7 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 9,838 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
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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