Yeast Ferment Extract

exfoliating moisturising antioxidant

overview

Yeast Extract, also known as Yeast oligopeptide, biofermented oligopeptide, or DermalRx SRC, is a gentle, non-hydroxyacid exfoliating agent created by biofermenting a proprietary strain of Saccharomyces cervesiae yeast grown on soy amino acids. It helps refine and restore visible skin texture and radiance without causing irritation. It optimizes the body’s natural exfoliation systems. Yeast extract is also a probiotic. Studies have shown that its influence on skin’s microbiome is largely how it works to soothe skin.

benefits

Exfoliates skin without causing irritation, Optimizes the body’s natural exfoliation systems, Refines and restores visible skin texture and radiance, Has anti-wrinkle and skin brightening effects, Rich source of antioxidant compounds known as flavonoids, Soothing properties proven to relieve skin surface discomfort, Supports the interruption of excess melanin synthesis, Can help improve overall skin hydration, Helps fight free radicals from pollution and UV rays, Helps with anti-aging, sun damage, and pigmentation, Can help with collagen synthesis, Makes the rest of the ingredients in your skin-care products more effective.

Skin suitability

Suitable for sensitive skin

concerns

May cause an infection if the individual using it already has an imbalance of yeast present

precautions

Do not mix yeast into skin care on your own

source

Biofermented proprietary strain of Saccharomyces cervesiae yeast grown on soy amino acids

CIR

Safe as used in cosmetics

EWG

NA

additional info

Yeast extract is a silky clear liquid that has some great moisturizing, skin protecting and film-forming properties on the skin. It contains beta-glucan that is a great soothing ingredient and also a mild antioxidant.