Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract Description

_Sphingomonas_ ferment extract is a cosmetics ingredient obtained from fermented _Sphingomonas_, which are a group of gram-negative, aerobic (requires oxygen) bacteria.

In skincare formulations, this extract functions as both a skin conditioning ingredient and as a film-forming agent, aiding in enhancing a product’s texture. Polysaccharide gums derived from this type of bacteria have been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.

The typical use level of _Spingohmonas_ ferment extract in cosmetics is 0.05–0.5%.