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Cicalfate Post-Procedure Skin Recovery Emulsion
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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
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
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- Avene Thermal Spring WaterSolvent, Anti-Irritant, Soothing
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
- TriethylhexanoinSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
- Aluminum Sucrose OctasulfateSkin Conditioning
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 GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- Copper SulfateSkin Conditioning
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSPEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Sclerotium GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- WaterSolvent
- Zinc SulfateAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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