BACILLUS/APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
Other
Moderate
About BACILLUS/APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE
A blue-green algae and soybean ferment that may contain natural toxins and carries a moderate risk of skin sensitization.
Detailed Analysis
Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) is a blue-green algae capable of producing microcystins, a family of hepatotoxic cyanotoxins that are regulated under EU water quality directives but not yet explicitly under cosmetics law. The Bacillus fermentation process may partially metabolize these compounds but does not guarantee complete detoxification. The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has flagged microcystin contamination in alginate-based cosmetic materials as a concern warranting purity screening.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Contains phycocyanin with antioxidant properties
- ✓ May provide Conditioning benefits from fermented soy proteins
- ✓ Source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) fatty acid
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Risk of microcystin contamination from blue-green algae source
- ⚠ Potential hepatotoxicity if contaminants are present at significant levels
- ⚠ Not recommended for use on compromised or lesioned skin
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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