
Facetheory
Freshening Face Wash C4
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Contains Trigger Concerns
This formula contains trigger concerns for fungal acne-prone users.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Trigger Concerns Identified
2 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing, Foaming
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.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- 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/
- Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSurfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Adhesive
- Sodium AnisateAntimicrobial, Flavoring Agent
- Sodium LevulinateSkin Conditioning
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
- Lactic AcidSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning, Humectant
- Polyglyceryl-6 CaprylateEmulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 CocoateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying Agent
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Polyglyceryl-3 CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 PolyricinoleateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel OilPerfuming
- LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
- Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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