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Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser
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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
- Myristic Acid
- Lauric Acid
Combatting Ingredient
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
Myristic AcidFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- C9-15 Alkyl PhosphateSurfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Lauric AcidFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSGlycerinSolvent, 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/
- Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSurfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Adhesive
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- BHTMasking, Fragrance, Antioxidant
- PropylparabenPerfuming, Fragrance, Preservative
- EthylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- CI 14700Cosmetic Colorant
- CI 47005Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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