Snapshot
- Overview
- A Job's tears ferment that lightly hydrates and smooths skin.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Brightening, Barrier Support
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
A filtrate made by fermenting Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi) seed with Saccharomyces yeast. Used in skincare for light hydration and a smoother feel while supporting a resilient skin surface.
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Our take
Is Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate a Good Ingredient?
Fair, because it offers light conditioning and hydration, but human clinical data are sparse and results vary by formula. Sensitive users may also experience mild irritation to fermented or yeast-derived components.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a quick, airy moisture boost for supple, bouncy-feeling skin. Early evidence suggests a more balanced, comfortable complexion.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently included in essences, toners, and hydrating serums for layering light moisture, and also used in gel moisturizers and sheet masks for daily care.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated, but fermented botanicals can cause stinging or redness in reactive skin. Patch test if sensitive and avoid if you have known yeast or cereal seed allergies.
Products with Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
