Fermentoil Safflower Seed

Bioactive Fermented Safflower Oil for Enhanced Moisturization and Skin Barrier Support

INCI Name: Pseudozyma Epicola, Safflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate

Fermentoil Safflower Seed is a high-performance cosmetic active created by fermenting Safflower Seed Oil with the yeast Pseudozyma Epicola. This biotechnological process transforms the oil, increasing the bioavailability of Linoleic Acid and Vitamin E for superior moisturizing, antioxidant, and barrier-repair benefits. Its unique post-fermentation structure offers enhanced skin penetration and a non-greasy feel compared to traditional safflower oil, making it ideal for advanced skin and hair care formulations.

Solubility Notes:

Oil-soluble; incorporate into the oil phase of your formulation. Offers improved emulsification properties.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Barrier Repair Creams

Delivers essential free fatty acids deep into the skin to fortify the lipid barrier, reduce water loss, and soothe compromised skin.
Hydrating Facial Oils

Provides powerful, non-greasy moisturization and antioxidant protection in a fast-absorbing, elegant facial oil format.
Face Creams & Moisturizers

Enhances the texture and efficacy of daily-use moisturizers, leaving skin feeling soft, nourished, and smooth without a heavy residue.
Hair Serums & Treatments

Conditions and smooths the hair cuticle, adding shine and suppleness to dry, damaged hair in leave-in treatments and oils.
Soothing Body Lotions

Improves the spreadability and absorption of body care products, providing deep nourishment and antioxidant benefits for healthy-looking skin.
Nourishing Cleansing Oils

Leverages improved emulsifying properties to create gentle yet effective oil cleansers that rinse away impurities while conditioning the skin.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Fermentoil Safflower Seed

How Fermentation Enhances Safflower Seed Oil

Fermentoil Safflower Seed is created through a specialized fermentation process using the yeast Pseudozyma Epicola. This natural bioconversion breaks down the triglyceride structure of conventional safflower oil into more biologically active components. The process significantly increases the concentration of free fatty acids, particularly Linoleic Acid (Omega-6), and unlocks the full potential of Vitamin E. This transformation effectively reduces the oil’s molecular size, enabling dramatically improved absorption and penetration. The resulting fermented oil delivers a superior, non-greasy skin feel and enhanced therapeutic properties compared to its unfermented counterpart.

Technical Advantages & Formulation Guidelines

Fermentoil Safflower Seed is an oil-soluble active that should be incorporated into the oil phase of your formulation. It is stable across typical cosmetic processing temperatures and offers improved emulsifying capacity to help stabilize emulsions and elevate sensorial texture. Recommended usage is 2% to 10%, depending on the desired level of moisturization and barrier support. It is highly compatible with other lipophilic actives, including ceramides, botanical oils, and oil-soluble vitamins such as Retinol and Vitamin E. As an oil-based ingredient, it remains stable across the common pH ranges of emulsions (approximately pH 4.5–7.5).

Key Formulation Benefits

Superior Skin Absorption: Fermentation reduces the effective molecular size, enabling deeper moisturization and improved delivery.
Enhanced Barrier Repair: High levels of bioavailable Linoleic Acid fortify the lipid barrier and help reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
Potent Antioxidant Activity: Rich in Vitamin E to help protect against oxidative stress from environmental aggressors.
Improved Skin Feel: Nourishing yet lightweight, delivering a smooth, non-greasy finish that consumers prefer.
Increased Bioavailability: Fermentation unlocks and concentrates beneficial compounds for heightened efficacy.
Multi-Functional Efficacy: Provides moisturizing, antioxidant, skin-soothing, and hair-conditioning benefits in one ingredient.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Barrier Repair, Deep Hydration, Hair & Scalp Care, Hair Repair, Moisturizing & Hydration
INCI Name	Pseudozyma Epicola, Safflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Usage Rate	2%-10%
Active Type	Fermented Oils
Solubility	Oil-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Physical Form	Oil
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Fermentoil Safflower Seed

The fermentation process breaks down triglycerides, increases the concentration of free fatty acids, reduces effective molecular size for better absorption, and delivers a less greasy, more elegant skin feel.

The typical usage rate is 2% to 10%. Use lower concentrations for daily moisturizers and higher concentrations for intensive treatments, facial oils, and barrier repair creams.

Safflower oil is naturally high in linoleic acid and is considered non-comedogenic. The fermented version maintains these properties, making it suitable for oily or blemish-prone skin.

Yes. It conditions and smooths the cuticle, adds shine, and nourishes the hair shaft, making it ideal for serums, masks, and conditioners.

Fermentation enhances skin penetration, increases the bioavailability of key nutrients like linoleic acid and Vitamin E, improves texture and skin feel, and can unlock new active metabolites.

As an oil-based ingredient, Fermentoil Safflower Seed is compatible with typical emulsion pH ranges (approximately pH 4.5–7.5).

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