Relief Sun Moisturizer SPF 50+ PA++++

• Chamaecyparis Obtusa WaterMasking, Fragrance
• 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/
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
• Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUv Absorber, Uv Filter
• 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/
• WaterSolvent
• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSkin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
• Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSurfactant, Emulsifying
• PolyisobuteneViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• BisabololAnti-inflammatory, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Masking, Soothing
• Caprylyl GlucosideSufactant
• Sorbitan OleateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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  CIRS
• AdenosineSkin Conditioning
• XylitylglucosideSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Plasticizer
• Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit ExtractEmollient
• TrioleinFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• AnhydroxylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Glyceryl DioleateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• XylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Opuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractSkin Conditioning
• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning

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