Midnight Recovery Omega Rich Botanical Night Cream

• 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/
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• CelluloseViscosity Controlling, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Slip Modifier
• Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilMasking
• Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower OilSkin Conditioning, Masking
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antooxidant
• Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) OilEmollient
• Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerFlavouring, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Antioxidant, Fragrance
• Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Zinc GluconateSkin Conditioning, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Antibacterial, Soothing, Deodorant
• Sodium Polyacrylate StarchViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Absorbent
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• AdenosineSkin Conditioning
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• 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.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
• UltramarinesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• CitralMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance

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