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Antioxidant

Zygosaccharomyces Ferment Extract

Often labeled as: Antioxidant Yeast Ferment

The brightening, oxidative-stress fighting yeast.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from a highly resilient yeast strain. It produces profound antioxidant compounds that protect the skin cells from environmental pollution and severe oxidative stress.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Brightens dullness, evens skin tone, and prevents premature aging.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used to boost the efficacy of Vitamin C serums.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes fungal acne breakouts.

The Science

Cosmetic ferments are sterile extracts, though highly sensitive individuals with Malassezia should always patch test.