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DermaControl Purifying Clay Mask
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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
7 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- KaolinSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
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/
- PetrolatumEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Moisturising, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive
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).
EWG1CIRSReferences
- PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
- BentoniteViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSGlyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Magnesium Aluminum SilicateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Absorbent, Opacifying, Anti-caking Agent, Slip Modifier
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Proprietary
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerMoisturizer, Anti-Inflammatory
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerHumectant, Viscosity Controlling
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- PhytosterolsSkin Conditioning
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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