The ingredient, explained
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Humectant
- Helps attract and retain moisture.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Human research on a combination
Combination serum improved selected post-acne pigmentation measurements versus placebo in skin phototypes IV/V.
What this does not tell us
Three-active mixture, with subgroup and timepoint-specific results; no isolated filtrate effect. Filtration/strain preparation unspecified.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 33938432 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Human research on a combination · n=51
The Effectiveness of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dexpanthenol, and Centella Asiatica Combination Serum in the Treatment of Post-Acne Hyperpigmentation in Subjects with Skin of Color. ↗
Skinmed · 2021
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026