Dermalogica
Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Pore Control Scrub
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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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- Polysorbate 20
- Polysorbate 60
Combatting Ingredient
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
- Polylactic AcidAbrasive, Scrub
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/
Myristic AcidFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Sufactant
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
Glyceryl Stearate SEFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- BentoniteViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- KaolinSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
- IlliteAbrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent
Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
- Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract(Skin Conditioning)
- Enantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractSkin Conditioning
- Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Tonic, Astringent
- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel OilSkin Conditioning
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit OilCosmetic Astringent
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) OilMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
- MentholMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Soothing, Refreshing, Denaturant, External Analgesic
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAntioxidant, Fragrance Ingredient, Perfuming
Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Aminomethyl PropanolPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Oleanolic AcidSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
- CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
- GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
- Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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