
Avène
Tolerance Extreme Cream
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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
2 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Combatting Ingredient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
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/
Butyrospermum 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.
EWG1CIRS- Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
- Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerFilm Forming
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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