Benefits of Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

A natural, fermentation-derived antimicrobial for clean-beauty preservation.

• Naturally Derived: Produced by fermenting radish root — a nature-derived alternative to synthetic preservatives.
• Antimicrobial Peptides: Delivers natural peptides that help keep microbial growth in check.
• Clean-Beauty Friendly: Suits natural, ECOCERT-style and “no synthetic preservative” positioning.
• Mild: Gentle and well tolerated in leave-on and rinse-off formats.
• Multifunctional: Adds light conditioning alongside its protective role.

How It Works

During fermentation, Leuconostoc bacteria produce small antimicrobial peptides; the filtered ferment carries these peptides into a formula, where they help suppress the growth of spoilage bacteria and support overall product protection. It is typically used as the core of a natural preservation system, often alongside other hurdles such as low water activity or a mild acid.

Formulating with Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is added to the water phase at cool-down, at the supplier’s recommended level, ideally in well-designed low-water-activity systems and within a suitable pH range. Always confirm the finished product passes preservative-efficacy (challenge) testing; observe good manufacturing practice.