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Exclusive member benefit: Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 37 INGREDIENT DECK EXAMPLES OF FERMENTED SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS There are many fermented skin care ingredients available on the market. Following are some of the most popular. • Fermented ginseng—Known for its revitalizing properties, fermented ginseng extract helps improve skin texture, increase rmness, and reduce the appearance of ne lines. • Fermented green tea—Packed with antioxidants, fermented green tea extract protects the skin from environmental damage and soothes inammation. • Fermented rice extract—Rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, fermented rice extract brightens the skin, improves elasticity, and promotes an even skin tone. • Fermented soy—A staple in many global beauty markets, fermented soy extract contains isoavones that promote collagen synthesis and help maintain skin elasticity. • Fermented yeast—Often derived from sake or other fermented products, yeast extract is a potent source of beta-glucans that stimulate collagen production. FERMENTED SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY Fermentation is a carbon-neutral technology, meaning it's a natural and eco-friendly process. It helps minimize the environmental impact associated with the production, use, and disposal of other ingredients, and its associated products are often derived from renewable sources, reducing the reliance on nonrenewable resources. By enhancing the e cacy of active compounds, formulating with fermented ingredients allows for lower concentrations of ingredients, reducing overall resource consumption. Fermentation allows for the opportunity to work with other industries by upcycling what would have otherwise been waste, allowing for maximum skin and environmental bene ts. 4 IS FERMENTING THE FUTURE? Fermented skin care ingredients present a natural and e ective method of achieving healthy skin. They improve absorption, provide gentle exfoliation, increase hydration, and encourage antioxidant properties, all while o ering positive support for environmental sustainability. As always, if you are interested in incorporating fermented skin care ingredients into your practice, it's important to choose products from reputable brands that prioritize ingredient quality and e ective product formulations. And always check with clients before treatments to make sure they don't have allergies to any of the fermented ingredients you use. Notes 1. Vocabulary.com, "Fermentation," accessed August 2023, vocabulary.com/dictionary/fermentation. 2. Weronika Majchrzak, Ilona Motyl, and Krzysztof Śmigielski, "Biological and Cosmetical Importance of Fermented Raw Materials: An Overview," Molecules 27, no. 15 (July 2022): 4845, mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/15/4845. 3. Majchrzak, Motyl, and Śmigielski, "Biological and Cosmetical Importance of Fermented Raw Materials: An Overview." 4. Venya Patel, Personal Care Insights, "Ancient Fermentation Meets Biotech: Working with Microbes for Cleaner Cosmetic Ingredients," February 21, 2022, personalcareinsights.com/news/ ancient-fermentation-meets-biotech-working-with- microbes-for-cleaner-cosmetic-ingredients.html. Resources Capozzi, V., M. Fragasso, and F. Bimbo. "Microbial Resources, Fermentation and Reduction of Negative Externalities in Food Systems: Patterns Toward Sustainability and Resilience." Fermentation 7, no. 2 (April 2021): 54. mdpi.com/2311-5637/7/2/54. Chen, L-H. H. et al. "E cacy of Rice Bran Fermentation in Cosmetics and Skin Care Products." Bioscience Journal 34, no. 4 (August 2018): 1102–13. seer.ufu.br/index.php/ biosciencejournal/article/view/39976. Though the practice of using fermented ingredients in the beautification of the skin has ancient roots, we have a modern understanding of why these potent players oer enhanced skin benefits.