Helosan
Original Skin Ointment
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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
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
Combatting Ingredient
- Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting
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/
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSPEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
- Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) OilSkin Conditioning
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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