YEAST

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Yeast extracts are valued in skincare for their nourishing and moisturizing properties. They help strengthen the skin barrier, soothe irritation, and stimulate cell renewal, promoting smoother, more radiant skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, generally safe for most skin types. However, people with very sensitive skin are advised to do a patch test beforehand.

✨ Vegan: Yes, if the product does not use animal derivatives in its cultivation or extraction process.

✨ Good to know: Yeast extracts are rich in B vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants. However, they may cause slight irritation in some people with very sensitive skin. A patch test is recommended if you have a history of skin reactions.

Found in: Yeast extracts are often used in serums, moisturizers, toners, and masks for their revitalizing and balancing properties.