Fermentation Process for Galactomyces and Bio-Yeast

Asked by: malawadee On: May 31, 2014 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can you explain the fermentation process for ingredients like Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (used in products like SK-II) and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate (Bio-Yeast)? Is it true that rice is used in the fermentation medium, and what is the general process involved in obtaining these beneficial filtrates?

Answer

Fermentation Process for Galactomyces and Bio-Yeast

Regarding the fermentation process for Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate (like MYFerment™ Balance), while Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is indeed the key ingredient in SK-II's Pitera, the specific details of the fermentation medium (such as using rice) for the products available are not explicitly stated in their descriptions.

The product information indicates that these ingredients are obtained through the fermentation of specific yeast strains (Galactomyces or Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in a controlled medium, followed by filtration to yield the beneficial filtrate containing peptides, amino acids, vitamins, and other metabolites.

While the core process involves yeast fermentation and filtration, the exact substrate used can vary depending on the manufacturer and their proprietary methods. The descriptions focus on the resulting beneficial components rather than the specific fermentation base like rice.