Common Name(s): Phormidium ferment,phormidium ferment,phormidium postbiotic ferment,specialty organism active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides phormidium-specific postbiotic metabolite portfolio alongside substrate-biotransformed actives with enhanced sc penetration.
Why It's Used: Phormidium ferments deliver organism-characteristic bioactive profiles in a stable cosmetic format providing unique functionality beyond standard lab/yeast fermentation.
How It Works: Phormidium fermentation: phycocyanin + mycosporine-like amino acids (maa) + phycobiliprotein biosynthesis.
Typically Found In: Specialty skin care,microbiome
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
Substrate selection customises the supplementary bioactive output beyond the organism's core metabolite portfolio.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,phormidium postbiotic ferment review