Gokujyun Perfect Gel

• WaterSolvent
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Hydroxyethyl UreaSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• 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/
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinHumectant
• TriethylhexanoinSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• AgarMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding
• 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
• DextrinViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Disodium SuccinateMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance
• Glucosyl CeramideSkin Conditioning
• Hydrolyzed CollagenSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Nail Conditioning Agent
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Moisturizer
• MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• PropylparabenPerfuming, Fragrance, Preservative
• Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHumectant, Moisturizing
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Succinic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Triethyl CitrateSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Plasticizer, Deodorant

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