Description

Aureobasidium Pullulans/Olive Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate is a fermentation filtrate derived from the combined action of the yeast Aureobasidium pullulans and olive leaf extract. This ingredient is used in cosmetic products for its probiotic and antioxidant properties. It helps to hydrate the skin and protect it from environmental damage.

Composition and Chemical Structure

Components: This filtrate contains metabolites produced during the fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans with olive leaf extract. It includes various polysaccharides, peptides, and phenolic compounds.
Chemical Formula: It consists of a complex mixture of metabolites derived from fermentation and olive leaf extract.
Structure: Mainly composed of polysaccharides, natural antioxidants, and other bioactive metabolites.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Clear or slightly opaque liquid.
Odor: Light, with typical fermentation and olive notes.
Solubility: Soluble in water and compatible with various cosmetic formulations.

Production Process

Fermentation:
Olive leaf extract is fermented with Aureobasidium pullulans under controlled conditions.
Filtration:
The resulting liquid from fermentation is filtered to remove cells and solids, leaving a filtrate rich in active metabolites.
Standardization:
The filtrate is standardized to ensure a consistent content of active ingredients and uniform performance in formulations.

Applications

Cosmetics:

Moisturizers and Creams: Provides hydration and improves skin texture.
Serums and Masks: Enhances skin brightness and protection due to its natural antioxidants.
Cleansers and Toners: Helps maintain skin balance and reduces signs of premature aging.

Skin Care Products:

Anti-Aging: Helps combat signs of aging due to its antioxidant and probiotic properties.
Barrier Support: Improves skin barrier function and promotes healthier skin.

Food Applications

Not typically used in food applications. Primarily utilized in cosmetic and personal care products.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Biodegradability: Generally biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Safety Profile: Considered safe for topical use. Individuals with sensitive skin or allergies should perform a tolerance test to ensure compatibility.
Regulations: Must comply with cosmetic regulations to ensure safety and quality. The filtrate should be sustainably sourced and free from harmful contaminants.

INCI Functions:


Antioxidant agent. Ingredient that counteracts oxidative stress and prevents cell damage. Free radicals, pathological inflammatory processes, reactive nitrogen species and reactive oxygen species are responsible for the ageing process and many diseases caused by oxidation.

Cosmetic astringent. This ingredient exerts a direct effect on the skin by tightening dilated pores by contracting stratum corneum cells and removing superfluous oil.

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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