A biotechnological fermentation ingredient that is created by feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii. It allegedly contains organic acids and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins – which have antimicrobial activity.
Functions
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antifungal,
Antifungal
Antifungal ingredients fight against the growth of fungus, either within the skincare product or on the skin.
Antifungal,
Antifungal
Antifungal ingredients fight against the growth of fungus, either within the skincare product or on the skin.
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-seborrheic ingredients help to treat seborrheic dermatitis.
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-Seborrheic
Anti-seborrheic ingredients help to treat seborrheic dermatitis.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
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.
Leuconostoc/Radish root ferment filtrate is a biotechnological ingredient that is created in a lab.
By feeding radish root to Leuconostoc kimchii, a fermentation product is obtained that allegedly contains organic acids (mainly lactic acid) and a mixture of peptides known as bacteriocins which have antimicrobial activity.
This species of bacteria is used to make kimchi and other traditional fermented foods and so the idea behind this invention is that the bacterial colony must be able to create a substance which kills other types of bacteria as a protective and defence mechanism.
This ferment filtrate has been patented as a cosmetic preservative and acne treatment. A research article tried to find the antibacterial compounds in the ferment but weren't able to find any active proteins. They did, however, find salicylic acid and didecyldimethylammonium salt, which both have good antibacterial properties.
Until any further research is concluded, we cannot know for sure where the truth lies.
Science
1
USPTO Patent application 16/205,883 a continuation of USPTO Patent 10,159,708
2
Li, J., et al. (2015). Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 63(11), 3053–3058.
Products with Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
