Snapshot
- Overview
- This agave ferment binds water for dewy, supple-feeling skin.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
- Type
- Humectant
Saccharomyces/Agave Americana Leaf Ferment Filtrate
A yeast-derived filtrate made by fermenting Agave americana leaf with Saccharomyces. It's used to bind water and condition skin, adding slip and a soft finish in light lotions, essences, and gels.
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Our take
Is Saccharomyces/Agave Americana Leaf Ferment Filtrate a Good Ingredient?
Good, because it acts as a gentle humectant and conditioner that boosts surface hydration and is generally well tolerated and stable in water-based formulas. Direct clinical data on this specific ferment is limited, which is what keeps it at Good rather than Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Attracts and retains moisture for a dewy, supple feel, and may lessen the sensation of dryness and leave skin feeling smoother.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in hydrating essences, gel-creams, and lightweight serums to boost moisture levels, and also used in watery lotions for a refreshed afterfeel.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically low irritation, but very sensitive or allergy-prone users should patch test due to yeast/plant sources. No widely recognized regulatory restrictions for cosmetic use.
