C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum

• WaterSolvent
• Dimethyl IsosorbideSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Laureth-23Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
• 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/
• Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Peop (Pumpkin) Fruit Ferment FiltrateSkin Conditioning
• Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerHumectant, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice ExtractSkin Conditioning, Flavoring Agent, Antioxidant
• Phyllanthus Emblica (Indian Gooseberry) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Hydrolyzed QuinoaSkin Conditioning
• PhytosterolsSkin Conditioning
• Glutamylamidoethyl ImidazoleCosmetic Nueroprotection, Hair Conditioning
• Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Moisturizer
• Ferulic AcidAntimicrobial, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Preservative
• Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• TetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethaneAntioxidant, Oral Care Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Soothing
• TetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin-Soothing
• TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneAntioxidant, Soothing
• GlycineCautionSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous

  Ingredient Notes

  When this Amino Acid is in the presence of lipids it accelerates the growth of Malassezia. Also In vitro, Glycine stimulates the fast growth of M. furfur. Patch testing highly recommended!

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12100536
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/750
• Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAntimicrobial, Antidandruff Agent
• SucroseSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• MaltodextrinAbsorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Chondrus Crispus ExtractAntioxidant, Viscosity Control, Film Forming, Skin Smoothing, Moisturizing, Fragrance
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Caprylhydroxamic AcidChelating Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Sorbitan IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant - Emulsifying Agent

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Sodium DehydroacetatePreservative, Fungicide, Plasticizer
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant

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