Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake)

Brightening/conditioning humectant Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake) can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), derived from fermented rice, is used in skincare for its humectant, skin-conditioning, and brightening properties due to amino acids, kojic acid derivatives, and other fermentation metabolites. It is valued for improving skin hydration and promoting a more even skin tone.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild irritation or stingingUncommonTransient sensation, more likely on compromised or sensitive skin.
Allergic contact dermatitisRarePossible sensitization to fermentation byproducts or residual rice proteins.
Redness or erythemaUncommonTypically mild and self-limiting.
Contact urticariaVery rareReported in individuals with rice or grain allergies.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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