If youre thinking why is there yeast in my skin-care product?
then read on, and allow the pros to explain the benefits.
And it can help brighten your overall complexion, she adds.
Sunitha Posina, MD, a board-certified internist from New York City corroborates this.
Additionally, yeast extract could make the rest of the ingredients in your skin-care products more effective.
Whats even more promising is that yeast is an FDA-approved ingredient.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology
In this case, using skin-care products containing yeast maycause an infection.
Dr. Posina agrees, explaining that a reaction would be rare.
There is no reason [to] avoid yeast unless you are allergic to it, she says.
Given its benefits and the rare adverse effects, I dont see why one should avoid it.
If the products are well-made, stabilized, and balanced, it is not known to have harmful effects.
Debunking myths about yeast and acne
There are some inaccuracies floating around concerning yeast and fungal acne.
Griffin says this is all myth.
Do you need yeast in your skin-care routine?
Keep things as simple as possible.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology
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