Description

Saccharomyces/Prunus Mume Extract Ferment Filtrate is a cosmetic ingredient derived from the fermentation of Prunus mume fruit extract with the yeast Saccharomyces. This filtrate is valued for its potential to enhance skin hydration and provide additional skincare benefits.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Key Components: The filtrate contains a combination of bioactive compounds resulting from the fermentation process, including enzymes, peptides, and polysaccharides. These components are formed through the enzymatic activity of the yeast on the Prunus mume extract.
Structure: The filtrate is a clear to slightly opaque liquid, often with a characteristic odor from the fermentation process. It is rich in metabolites that are soluble in water.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear or slightly cloudy liquid.
Solubility: Completely soluble in water and can be incorporated into various cosmetic formulations such as serums, creams, and lotions.

Production Process:

Extraction: Prunus mume fruit extract is prepared through standard extraction methods.
Fermentation: The extract is then fermented with Saccharomyces yeast under controlled conditions. This process allows the yeast to metabolize the extract and produce a range of beneficial compounds.
Filtration: After fermentation, the mixture is filtered to remove yeast cells and other solid residues, leaving a clear filtrate rich in fermented metabolites.
Formulation: The filtrate can be used as-is or incorporated into cosmetic products to harness its skin-benefitting properties.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Often used in skincare products like serums, moisturizers, and masks due to its hydrating and skin-conditioning properties. It is valued for its potential to improve skin texture and provide a youthful appearance.
Personal Care: Can be included in products aimed at enhancing skin hydration, elasticity, and overall radiance.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Production should adhere to sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact. Ensuring responsible sourcing and minimizing waste during the fermentation process are important considerations.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, like all ferment filtrates, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with sensitive skin or allergies should use it cautiously.

INCI Functions:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.
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