What it is
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate is produced by fermenting aloe vera leaf material with Lactobacillus and then filtering the resulting liquid. Fermentation is used to transform the aloe substrate and yield a conditioning, water-binding filtrate intended to support skin softness and comfort. It is typically used as a botanical-derived conditioning component within the water phase of a formula.
Safety & warnings
Ferment filtrates of this type are generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. People with known aloe sensitivity may wish to patch test. As with other fermentation-derived botanicals, occasional contact sensitivity is possible in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural-derived via fermentation; aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) leaf material is fermented with Lactobacillus bacteria and the broth is filtered to give the final ingredient.
Questions everyone asks
Why is the aloe fermented?
Fermentation with Lactobacillus is used to transform the aloe substrate into a conditioning, water-binding filtrate intended to feel soothing and hydrating on the skin.
Does it contain live bacteria?
No. It is a filtered ferment liquid; the filtrate is the conditioning ingredient used in the formula rather than live cultures.