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• WaterSolvent
• Cetearyl 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).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• Phenyl TrimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent
• Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Behentrimonium ChlorideAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Preservative
• Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Moisturizer
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Quaternium-95Hair Conditioning, Uv Absorber
• Polyquaternium-11Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
• 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/
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• 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
• GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• Amyl CinnamalPerfuming, Masking
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• MaltodextrinAbsorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative

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