AHAVA
Mineral Body Lotion (Sea-Kissed)
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Contains Trigger Concerns
This formula contains trigger concerns for fungal acne-prone users.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Trigger Concerns Identified
2 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
Ethylhexyl PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQCetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).
EWG1CIRSReferences
- Ceteareth-30Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
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.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- 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/
- PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Sodium Cetearyl SulfateSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
- Sea WaterSolvent, Humectant
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterAstringent, Skin Protectant, Skin-Conditioning
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- Benzyl SalicylateMasking, Fragrance, Uv Absorber
- LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
- LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
- Alpha-Isomethyl IononeSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
- Butylphenyl MethylpropionalPerfuming, Fragrance, Masking
- CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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