Ingredient · INCI: Bifida Ferment Lysate
Bifida ferment lysate
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a skin-conditioning ingredient made from a fermented culture of Bifidobacterium, then broken down into a lysate.
What it is
Bifidobacteria are a family of bacteria. For cosmetics, a culture is fermented and the cells are broken down, and the resulting liquid is the lysate.
It is a long-standing ingredient name in skin care, often found in serums, creams and BB creams.
Why it's used
Formulators use it as a skin-conditioning ingredient. The listing for this BB cream names it among the formula's ingredients.
Good to know
- Where it sits on the declaration gives a rough idea of how much is present: ingredients are listed in descending order down to 1%.
- Patch test any new leave-on product 24 hours before first use.