Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
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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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- 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.
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/
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent
- Ceteareth-20Surfactant - Cleansing Agent, Surfactant - Solubilizing Agent
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
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Sodium LevulinateSkin Conditioning
- Sodium AnisateAntimicrobial, Flavoring Agent
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- StearoxytrimethylsilaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient
- Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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