
Aveeno
Cotton Blend Conditioning Mist
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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
3 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
- Polysorbate 60
Combatting Ingredient
- Propylene Glycol
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Ingredients Inside
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- Colloidal OatmealSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anti-Pruritic (Anti-Itch)
- WaterSolvent
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/
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).
EWG1CIRSReferences
- Behentrimonium ChlorideAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Preservative
- Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton)Skin Conditioning
Cocos 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.
EWG1CIRS- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl SilanetriolSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
- Quaternium-80Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- AmodimethiconeAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
- Isopropyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Antifoaming Agent
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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