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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
6 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Myristic Acid
- Behenic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Lauric Acid
- Stearic Acid
- PEG-3 Distearate
Combatting Ingredient
- Urea
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
Myristic AcidFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Sufactant
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/
Behenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Opacifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
- Potassium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!
EWG1CIRSLauric AcidFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSStearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- CaffeineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- SucroseSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
- Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
PEG-3 DistearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSQ- UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
- Polyquaternium-51Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Film Forming
- Trisodium EDTAChelating Agent
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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