An exfoliating mixture of fermentation products made by Bacillus subtilis. Its main active compound is a set of enzymes called proteases – which provide gentle exfoliation.
Functions
Exfoliant
Exfoliant
Exfoliants remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin via acid-based chemical reactions (e.g., AHA or BHA).
Exfoliant
Exfoliant
Exfoliants remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin via acid-based chemical reactions (e.g., AHA or BHA).
Origin
Biotech
Biotech
The biotech origin of the ingredient implies that it was made in a lab using cultured microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) and a substrate (e.g. through the fermentation process), and then extracted and/or purified.
Biotech
Biotech
The biotech origin of the ingredient implies that it was made in a lab using cultured microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) and a substrate (e.g. through the fermentation process), and then extracted and/or purified.
Bacillus ferment is used as an exfoliating ingredient. This is a biotechnological ingredient – a mixture of fermentation products made by Bacillus subtilis.
The main active compound is a set of enzymes called proteases, which break down proteins, specifically keratin, but leave the collagen molecules intact. This property is the reason why the ingredient is used in skincare – these enzymes act as gentle exfoliators, dissolving the keratine bridges between dead skin cells and helping to remove them, leaving younger-looking skin underneath.
The keratolytic effect also works on skin hairs, making them finer.
Science
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Macedo, A. J., Beys da Silva, W. O., & Termignoni, C. (2008). Properties of a non collagen-degrading Bacillus subtilis keratinase. Canadian journal of microbiology, 54(3), 180–188.
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