Ingredient

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Low risk

FunctionBiosurfactant

What it is — Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment (INCI of the same name), a fermentation-derived biosurfactant known as a sophorolipid.

What it does — It is commonly used to cleanse gently and to help blend a formula, offering a milder, sugar-based alternative to conventional surfactants.

Typical use — Found in gentle cleansers, micellar products, shampoos and some emulsions.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types, including sensitive skin seeking gentler cleansing; it appeals to those wanting biotech-derived ingredients.

Safety — Rated low risk and generally gentle. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test remains sensible for very reactive skin.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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