Protini Polypeptide Cream

• WaterSolvent
• Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• 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/
• Cetearyl 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).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Cetearyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerHair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Sorbitan OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerHumectant, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Nymphaea Alba Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• SH-Oligopeptide-1Skin Conditioning
• SH-Oligopeptide-2Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
• SH-Polypeptide-1Skin Conditioning
• SH-Polypeptide-9Skin Conditioning
• SH-Polypeptide-11Skin Conditioning
• Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14Skin Conditioning
• Heptapeptide-15 PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. This also contains amino acids

  EWG1

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• AlanineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic 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.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• 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

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  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
• HistidineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• IsoleucineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PhenylalanineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• ProlineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• SerineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ThreonineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening
• ValineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Acetyl GlutamineSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• 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
• Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Aspartic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Polyvinyl AlcoholViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Film Forming
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PCAHumectant, Moisturising
• Sorbitan IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant - Emulsifying Agent

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerSkin Conditioning
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• IsomaltHumectant
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• 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

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  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• PhenylpropanolSolvent, Masking, Perfuming
• Glyceryl CaprylateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture ExtractSkin Conditioning Agent, Protectant, Repairing, Regenerating

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