Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate

A filtrate made by fermenting potato extract with Saccharomyces yeast, yielding small-molecule nutrients and postbiotics. It's included to boost light hydration and refine the feel of leave-on products.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A fermented potato filtrate that gives skin a light, springy hydration.
Category
Hydration, Skin Conditioning
Type
Humectant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Delivers quick, lightweight moisture and helps skin feel springy and refreshed, though supportive data is early-stage, so improvements are typically mild.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in essences, hydrating toners, and gel moisturizers to boost water-binding capacity without heaviness.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Usually well tolerated, with low likelihood of pore clogging; transient tingling can occur. Patch test if you have a history of reactions to yeast ferments or nightshade botanicals.

Is Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because the modest data supporting it shows light hydration benefits without strong clinical outcomes to back them. Individuals with sensitivities to ferments or potato-derived materials may experience mild irritation.

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