
Alba Botanica
Very Emollient Herbal Healing Body Lotion
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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
8 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
- Beeswax (Cera Alba)
- Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Combatting Ingredient
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- Colloidal OatmealSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anti-Pruritic (Anti-Itch)
- WaterSolvent
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSGlycerinSolvent, 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/
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
Glyceryl Stearate SEFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSCarthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSCocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Nearly half of coconut oil — 47% — is lauric acid, a C12 chain Malassezia feeds on readily. Its antifungal reputation rests on octanoic acid, which accounts for only 7.1%. Fractionated coconut oil is a separate ingredient, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, with the lauric acid distilled out.
EWG1CIRSBeeswax (Cera Alba)Fungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Epilating Agent
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1Cannabis Sativa Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG2- Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing, Tonic, Antioxidant
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilMasking, Fragrance
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance
- Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilMasking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
- Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Tonic
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Antioxidant, Fragrance
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice ExtractEmollient
- Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem ExtractSkin Conditioning
- Betula Alba (Birch) JuiceTonic, Astringent
- Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAntioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Soothing
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root PowderSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Mentha Citrata Herb ExtractPerfuming, Astringent
- Rosa Centifolia Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic, Astringent
- Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit ExtractMasking, Fragrance, Tonic, Astringent
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
- CitralMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
- LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
- LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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