Azotobacter vinelandii, Rhizobium leguminosarum

A biotechnology-derived ingredient produced through fermentation of two nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria: Azotobacter vinelandii and Rhizobium leguminosarum. These bacteria naturally produce exopolysaccharides and bioactive metabolites during fermentation that form protective film-forming polymers on skin. Formulators select this ingredient for its unique ability to create a breathable biomimetic barrier while delivering conditioning benefits through bacterial-derived polysaccharides, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers.