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Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate · Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate · Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment FiltrateSoothing
Yeast fermentation filtrate. SK-II's 'Pitera' is the most famous version of this ingredient family.
What it does
Saccharomyces ferment filtrate is the clarified liquid left after a Saccharomyces yeast culture has finished fermenting. It contributes amino acids, vitamins, and small organic acids that act as humectants and mild exfoliants. SK-II's Pitera is a specific proprietary version. Galactomyces ferment filtrate (already in the encyclopedia) is in the same family. Generally well tolerated; users with active yeast-acne flares should patch-test.
The evidence, graded
expert consensusThe traditional K-beauty 10-step layering approach (oil cleanser → foam cleanser → toner → essence → serum → ampoule → sheet mask → eye cream → moisturizer → SPF) is fully compatible with Western actives but not necessary for results. Adding more steps does not equal more efficacy.Draelos 2018 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
Also known as
pitera
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