Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
What Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract is & what it does
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract is made by breaking down yeast into smaller, more readily absorbed fragments such as peptides, amino acids, and sugars. In skincare it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is often promoted for a smoothing, revitalizing look. It is water-soluble and commonly appears in serums and moisturizers. As a fermentation-derived ingredient it is generally considered well tolerated.
What is Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract?
It is yeast that has been broken down into smaller fragments such as peptides, amino acids, and sugars. This makes a water-soluble skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract do in skincare?
It is used to condition the skin and is often promoted for a smoothing, revitalizing look. It commonly appears in serums and moisturizers.
Is Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract safe?
As a fermentation-derived ingredient it is generally considered well tolerated. Sensitive users can patch test, as with any new active.
Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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SVR Clairial SPF 50 Creme
91/100
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Cosmed Sun Essential SPF 50 Pa+++ High Protection For Oily Skin
83/100
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Elmiplant Hyaluronic 3D Day Cream SPF 15
68/100
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Elmiplant Hyaluronic Gold SPF 10
62/100