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Centella Blemish Cream
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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
5 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
Combatting Ingredient
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterSkin Conditioning
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
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/
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
- Pansy Viola Tricolor ExtractEmollient, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSCetearyl 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
Cetearyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerHair Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQSorbitan OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
- Zinc PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAntioxidant, Fragrance Ingredient, Perfuming
- Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root ExtractHumectant, Soothing, Astringent
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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