SkinActive Soothing 3-In-1 Face Moisturizer With Rose Water

• 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/
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Beeswax (Cera Alba)Fungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Epilating Agent

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Glyceryl Stearate SEFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

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• Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Alcohol Denat.Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• Zea Mays (Corn) StarchViscosity Increasing Agent, Skin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent
• Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
• Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower WaterFragrance Ingredient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Dicaprylyl EtherSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• 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
• Myristic AcidFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

  EWG1

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• Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• 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.

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  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
• 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

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