What it is
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate is produced by inoculating pear juice with Lactobacillus and then filtering the fermented liquid to recover a clear filtrate. Fermentation breaks down the juice and generates a mix of small metabolites such as organic acids, sugars, and peptides that can help condition and hydrate the skin. In sun care and serums it is typically included as a water-phase additive to support a soft, comfortable skin feel.
Safety & warnings
Fermented fruit filtrates are generally well tolerated. As with any botanically derived ferment, individuals with known sensitivities to the source fruit may wish to exercise caution. It is not a comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived. It is made by microbial fermentation of pear (Pyrus) juice using Lactobacillus, followed by filtration.
Questions everyone asks
What does fermenting the pear juice accomplish?
Fermentation by Lactobacillus breaks the juice into smaller metabolites such as organic acids and sugars that can help condition and hydrate the skin.
Is it the same as plain pear extract?
No. It is a fermented and filtered form, so its composition differs from a simple unfermented pear extract.