Aveeno
Therapeutic Shave Gel
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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
4 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride
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- WaterSolvent
Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!
EWG1CIRS- TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- IsopentaneSolvent, Viscosity Controlling
- SorbitolSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Plasticize
Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting
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/
Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- IsobutanePropellant
Sunflower Seed Oil GlycerideFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- HydroxyethylCelluloseViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Film Forming
- PEG-12 DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel FlourViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSurfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Adhesive
- MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- PropylparabenPerfuming, Fragrance, Preservative
- EthylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- AnisaldehydeMasking, Perfuming
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
- AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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