Ingredient · dataset v56
Bifida Ferment Lysate and fungal acne
May trigger · Limited evidence
Why it's a potential trigger
A bacterial lysate included by the same precautionary logic; feeding data does not exist.
Fermented, theoretical concern, thin evidence.
Evidence strength
Limited evidence (1/3)
Function
Fermented
Ferments: fermentation leftovers that can feed the yeast.
Also listed as
Bifida Ferment
Products without this ingredient
- NOW Solutions Bentonite Clay Powder 11 oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid 13.5 fl oz
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane 30ml
- Exederm Eczema Care Daily Shampoo 8 oz
- CoTZ Face Prime & Protect Non-Tinted SPF40 1.5 oz
Related fermented
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Lactobacillus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate — No known trigger
- Lactococcus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate — No known trigger
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate — No known trigger
- Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate — May trigger · Limited evidence
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Bifida Ferment Lysate trigger fungal acne?
We flag it as a potential trigger (limited evidence). That means it belongs to a class the Malassezia yeast is known to feed on — not that every product with it will cause a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
Does Bifida Ferment Lysate feed Malassezia?
Yes: we flag Bifida Ferment Lysate as a potential trigger (limited evidence). It belongs to a class Malassezia is known to feed on — not a claim that every product with it causes a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
How confident is this call?
Limited evidence: A bacterial lysate included by the same precautionary logic; feeding data does not exist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Bifida Ferment Lysate →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.