(HONEY + ZYMOMONAS FERMENT) EXTRACT

Conditioning Agent

83

Good

About (HONEY + ZYMOMONAS FERMENT) EXTRACT

A fermented honey blend where Zymomonas bacteria transform sugars into bioactive compounds, creating a skin-conditioning extract rich in oligosaccharides and organic acids.

Detailed Analysis

Zymomonas fermentans is a gram-negative bacterium historically used in traditional fermentation of honey-based beverages (tej); it is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by US FDA for food use and has no EU cosmetics restrictions under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The fermentation process converts honey sugars into ethanol, acetaldehyde, and sorbitol—compounds with humectant and mild antimicrobial properties. No safety concerns are documented in cosmetics databases (Cosing, EWG); fermentation-derived ingredients typically present minimal risk due to the biocompatible nature of the output molecules.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Oligosaccharides from fermentation act as natural humectants
  • ✓ Organic acids provide gentle exfoliation and skin tone evening
  • ✓ Contains trace minerals and amino acids that support skin barrier function

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Fermentation produces trace ethanol; may cause dryness with prolonged use in sensitive skin
  • ⚠ Honey component may trigger reactions in individuals with bee product allergies

Safety Score

83

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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