Kérastase
Specifique - Bain Vital Dermo-Calm
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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
4 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Combatting Ingredients
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene Glycol
- Piroctone Olamine
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Sodium Laureth SulfateSurfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing, Foaming
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting
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/
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol OleateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant - Cleansing Agent, Surfactant - Solubilizing Agent, Viscosity Controlling
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
- Ammonium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
- Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSQGlyceryl LaurateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Sodium MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- EthylparabenFragrance, Preservative
- Polyquaternium-10Anti-static Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
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.
EWG1CIRSReferences
- 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/
- MenthoxypropanediolFragrance; Refreshing Agent
- Piroctone OlamineCosmetic Biocide, Preservative
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Sodium AcetateMasking, Fragrance, Buffering Agent
- Isopropyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Antifoaming Agent
- CI 42090Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
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.
EWG1CIRS- Magnesium NitrateHair Conditioning
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractAntioxidant; Skin Conditioning
- MethylchloroisothiazolinonePreservative
- Magnesium ChlorideViscosity Controlling
- MethylisothiazolinonePreservative
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
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Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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