Ultra Facial 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/
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hydrotrope, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting
• Sucrose StearateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
• PEG-8 StearateFungal Acne TriggerMoisturizer/Humectant, Emulsifying, Surfactant/Cleansing

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Myristyl MyristateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Opacifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG2

  CIRSQ
• Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Persea Gratissima (Avocado) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-2

  CIRS
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

  EWG1

  CIRS
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• 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
• Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antioxidant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Pseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractHumectant, Soothing, Moisturizer, Absorbent, Mattifier
• Myristic AcidFungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Hydroxypalmitoyl SphinganineSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractPerfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent, Occlusive
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent

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