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Propolis Light Ampoule
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Special Safety Profile
This formula has a mixed or special safety profile and needs closer inspection.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Contains Combatting Support
No current trigger concerns are listed, and 1 combatting ingredient is present.
Combatting Ingredient
- Propolis Extract
Ingredients Inside
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- Propolis ExtractSkin 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/
- BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
- Cassia Obtusifolia Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- HydroxyethylCelluloseViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Film Forming
- CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
Ingredient Notes
This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.
EWG1CIRS
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
Community Reviews
Anyone looking to incorporate some honey into their regimen shouldn't pass on this one. It has a very minimal ingredient list (only 11), with propolis extract being on top of the list - which truly "less is more" especially for FA users. I didn't notice a significant improvement... Show more
