Rich Moisture Lotion

• 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.

  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/
• PetrolatumEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Moisturising, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Glycol StearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Isopropyl IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding Agent, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid this ingredient if you have Malassezia-related skin issues or are prone to Fungal Acne: it is an ester of isostearic acid (C18), a fatty acid Malassezia can feed on. Also highly comedogenic (5/5 in Fulton's rabbit-ear study) – Likely To Clog Pores.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• 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
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Magnesium Aluminum SilicateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Absorbent, Opacifying, Anti-caking Agent, Slip Modifier
• 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
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Stearamide AMPFoam boosting, Viscosity controlling
• Tapioca StarchViscosity Increasing Agent
• TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant

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