Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• PEG-8 BeeswaxFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3
• 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
• Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) OilFragrance
• PEG-60 Almond GlyceridesFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRSQ
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) FruitFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel WaxFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• 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/
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Borago Officinalis Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antooxidant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Nearly half of coconut oil — 47% — is lauric acid, a C12 chain Malassezia feeds on readily. Its antifungal reputation rests on octanoic acid, which accounts for only 7.1%. Fractionated coconut oil is a separate ingredient, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, with the lauric acid distilled out.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) OilEmollient
• Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilMasking
• Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
• GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRI
• Rosa Multiflora Flower WaxFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• 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
• Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming
• Cocoyl Hydrolyzed CollagenAntistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) OilMasking, Fragrance
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Tonic, Astringent
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• MentholMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Soothing, Refreshing, Denaturant, External Analgesic
• Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf OilFragrance, Masking
• CitralMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
• Padina Pavonica Thallus ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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