Firmarine Lift Essence Lotion

• WaterSolvent
• 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/
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Isononyl IsononanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent
• SpiruLina Maxima ExtractSmoothing
• Hyaluronic AcidSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Moisturising
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• XylitylglucosideSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• AnhydroxylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• XylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• Lactic AcidSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning, Humectant
• 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
• Polyglutamic AcidSkin Conditioning
• Dipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• PVPViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• DecafluoropentaneSolvent
• IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 CrosspolymerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling
• MentholMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Soothing, Refreshing, Denaturant, External Analgesic
• Methyl Diisopropyl PropionamideMasking, Fragrance
• Ethyl Menthane CarboxamideFragrance, Flavoring Agent, Tonic
• Menthyl LactateMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Refreshing
• HydroxypropylCellulose(Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Viscosityincreasing Agent - Nonaqueous
• Acrylates CopolymerAntistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Adhesive, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• 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
• CI 42090Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• D&C Red 33Colorant, Hair Dyeing

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