Ingredient

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Low risk

Also known aslactobacillus/soybean ferment extract

FunctionConditioning

What it is — Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract (INCI: Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract) is a fermented soybean extract that supplies amino acids and skin-conditioning compounds.

What it does — It is commonly used to condition the skin and support a soft, comfortable, nourished feel.

Typical use — It appears in essences, serums, creams and masks, often in ferment- or barrier-focused formulas.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types. Those with a known soy sensitivity may want to check the full label first.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: ferment-derived and generally well tolerated. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — ferment-derived, generally well tolerated.
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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