Biofermentation

Discover ingredients that are shaking up the beauty industry! Bio-fermentation has been used in skincare products in South Korea for many years, but the rest of the world is only recently catching up.

Fermenting natural ingredients gives them beneficial properties. Fermented ingredients are rich in amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and beta-glucans.

The process of fermentation also produces lactic acid and probiotics, which are skin-friendly ingredients that enhance the skin microbiome.

Bio-fermentation processes also provide an alternative environmentally friendly method of making ingredients.

Be at the cutting edge of ingredient innovations with our comprehensive guide.

In this ingredient guide, we will cover:

• What is bio-fermentation?
• What benefits does bio-fermentation offer skincare?
• Pros and cons of formulating with bio-fermented ingredients.
• Does fermented skincare actually work?
• Examples of bio-fermented ingredients.
• A guide to fermented ingredient names.
• Ingredient suppliers.
• Examples of brands and products using bio-fermented ingredients.

There are many advantages of formulating with bio-fermented ingredients, including:

• Biocompatibility – bio-fermented ingredients are more symbiotic with the skin and support skin functions without disrupting natural processes.
• Maintaining the skin microbiome.
• Skin barrier support.
• Improved skin texture and complexion.
• They are absorbed through the skin more easily, making them more effective.
• Increased potency of the ingredients.
• Increased antioxidant content.
• Increased nutrients.
• Anti-inflammatory properties.
• Anti-allergic.
• Skin-brightening properties.
• Hydrating properties.

Our guide will help you understand the many benefits of fermented ingredients and provide you with ingredient examples from both small and large-scale suppliers.

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