Seaweed Conditioner (2023 Formulation)

• WaterSolvent
• 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
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• 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/
• Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant
• Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Film Forming
• Cetyl EstersFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Macrocystis Pyrifera (Sea Kelp) ExtractViscosity Controlling, Anti-Fungal, Antioxidant
• Laminaria Saccharina ExtractSkin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Lactobacillus FermentSkin Conditioning
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Nearly half of coconut oil — 47% — is lauric acid, a C12 chain Malassezia feeds on readily. Its antifungal reputation rests on octanoic acid, which accounts for only 7.1%. Fractionated coconut oil is a separate ingredient, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, with the lauric acid distilled out.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Behentrimonium ChlorideAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Preservative
• TriheptanoinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent
• Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming
• Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Hydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Pyridoxine HClCautionSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This compound contains B vitamins that may accelerate the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Pyridoxine-hydrochloride
  • https://www.drugbank.ca/salts/DBSALT000151
  • https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00165
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Diheptyl SuccinateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Cetrimonium ChlorideSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• C13-15 AlkaneSolvent, Emollient
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Zinc SulfateAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque
• Chlorophyllin-Copper ComplexCosmetic Colorant, Antioxidant, Deodorant
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• 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
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate)Fungal Acne TriggerMasking, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• 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
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Ci 75120Colorant

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