Common Name(s): Bacillus ferment filtrate,bacillus ferment filtrate,bacillus postbiotic ferment,iturin antimicrobial nattokinase
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antifungal protection from iturin lipopeptides, fibrinolytic nattokinase improving microcirculation, and ฮณ-pga humectant conditioning.
Why It's Used: Bacillus lipopeptide antifungals provide the most potent selective anti-malassezia activity among cosmetic postbiotics โ ergosterol membrane specificity sparing commensal bacteria.
How It Works: Bacillus: iturin a cyclic lipopeptide โ fungal membrane kโบ efflux (ergosterol-selective); surfactin (cmc 0.003 mg/ml) โ membrane disruption; nattokinase โ fibrin hydrolysis; ฮณ-pga โ 5,000ร water retention.
Typically Found In: Anti-dandruff,antimicrobial,microbiome care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ skin microbiome support
Secondary Functions: Microbiome balance,prebiotic effect
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or plant-extracted.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; beneficial for sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,soothing actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Bacillus spore heat-resistance enables post-production autoclaving โ full bioactivity maintained through heat sterilisation.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,bacillus postbiotic iturin antimicrobial review