Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Ingredient Explained +

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake. GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

Studies show GFF applied to the skin improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.

GFF tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF. Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.

Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation. One study found GFF helped regulate sebum and keratin in participants.

GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.6% of the products in our database containing it.

Community Data

72 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Dry Sensitive

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Dullness • Dryness • Redness • Fine Lines

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Combination Oily

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Fungal Acne • Fine Lines • Texture • Sensitivity

Where it's used

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is most often found as ingredient number 7 within an ingredient list.

Of the 9 products in our database that have a known concentration of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, we've seen concentrations from 9% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.