Dunaliella Algae Peel-Off Mask

• WaterSolvent
• Polyvinyl AlcoholViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Film Forming
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Charcoal PowderAbrasive, Absorbent, Opacifying, Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• PEG-8 DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Glycereth-26Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• DimethiconolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising
• Laureth-23Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
• Laureth-4Masking, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Methylsilanol MannuronateSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent
• Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Sea WaterSolvent, Humectant
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• Hexyl CinnamalMasking, Fragrance
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
• GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• Butylphenyl MethylpropionalPerfuming, Fragrance, Masking
• SqualeneFungal Acne TriggerEmollient; Skin Conditioning Agent

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Algae) ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Hydrogenated PolydeceneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit ExtractEmollient
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.