Shimmer Freak Mask

• WaterSolvent
• MethylpropanediolSolvent, Penetration Enhancer
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose) Flower WaterSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
• CaffeineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance
• Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAstringent, Antioxidant
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Synthetic FluorphlogopiteViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant, Hydrating
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• 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
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant

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