Can I use Glycoproteins with Yeast Extract?
Works well together
Glycoproteins and Yeast Extract are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
GlycoproteinsHumectant
- ✓Sugar-protein conjugates (glycoproteins) act as humectants and skin-conditioning agents, attracting and retaining moisture at the skin surface
- ✓Present naturally in yeast and bacterial ferments — fermentation-derived glycoproteins are the typical cosmetic source
- ✓Support the skin's natural moisturizing mechanisms by mimicking components of the extracellular matrix
Yeast ExtractActive
- ✓Provides skin-conditioning and skin-protecting effects
- ✓Supplies nutrients and antioxidants that support collagen production and skin elasticity
- ✓Helps reduce inflammation and supports skin barrier function
- ⚠Generally considered safe; CIR assessment found yeast-derived ingredients safe for cosmetic use at reported concentrations
