Skincare glossary
Fermentation
A process that uses bacteria or yeast to break ingredients down, creating useful by-products like amino acids.
- Who it suits
- Anyone drawn to gentle, hydration-led Korean and Japanese formulas.
Why is fermentation used?
Used to break ingredients into smaller, more absorbable pieces, a technique long established in Korean and Japanese skincare.
Worth knowing
Fermented doesn't automatically mean better. It's a processing method, not a guarantee of results.
