Dermastic Essence

• 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/
• Dipropylene GlycolSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Glycereth-26Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• PEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerSolvent
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying,

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRSQ
• Sclerotium GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing
• 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
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Steareth-21Surfactant, Emulsifying
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
• Hydrolyzed Jojoba EstersFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• Steareth-2Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Propolis ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Hydrolyzed ExtensinSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilMasking, Fragrance
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilMasking
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• PEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3
• Disodium Adenosine TriphosphateSkin Conditioning
• Cananga Odorata Flower OilMasking, Perfuming
• Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• AlginMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding
• Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower OilSkin Conditioning, Masking
• Perilla Ocymoides (Beefsteak Plant) Seed ExtractAntioxidant
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant

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