Galactomyces ferment filtrate (GFF) activated multiple skin-protective pathways in lab-grown skin cells: it boosted natural moisturizing factors, strengthened the skin barrier, reduced inflammatory aging markers, and increased antioxidant defenses against UV and stress damage. The ingredient also lowered signs of skin cell aging and promoted anti-inflammatory responses.

Researchers tested galactomyces ferment filtrate on human skin cells in a laboratory setting to see how it affected inflammation, barrier function, and aging-related gene expression.

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