B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

• Coconut AlkanesFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Emollient, Plasticiser

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. These alkanes also known as paraffins, are collected from the fatty acids of Coconut Oil. An alternative to Silicone

  EWG1
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• 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.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • 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/
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerHumectant, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Wheat Amino AcidsSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
• Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Berberis Vulgaris Root ExtractAntimicrobial
• Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting Antioxidant
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Proprietary
• Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• CyclodextrinChelating Agent, Absorbent
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• HydroxyprolineSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.