Glow Serum : Propolis+Niacinamide

• Propolis ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Dipropylene GlycolSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• 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/
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• WaterSolvent
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf ExtractAntimicrobial, Skin Protecting
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Theobroma Cacao Seed ExtractAntioxidant
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Soothing, Purifying, Antiseptic
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• Corallina Officinalis ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Lotus Corniculatus Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Betaine SalicylateAntimicrobial Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic Agrent
• Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateEmulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

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• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• DextrinViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• OctanediolPlasticizer
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming

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