Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser

• WaterSolvent
• Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing, Foaming
• 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/
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• Lauric AcidFungal Acne TriggerFragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Dimethyl SulfoneSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Potassium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
• BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Chamaecyparis Obtusa WaterMasking, Fragrance
• Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAntioxidant, Fragrance Ingredient, Perfuming
• Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Nelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Paeonia Suffruticosa (Moutan) Root ExtractSkin Protecting
• Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root ExtractHumectant, Soothing, Astringent
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• PyridoxineCautionSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This B Vitamin can accelerate the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch Testing is very recommended.

  EWG1

  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
  • https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00165
• Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antidioxidant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Corchorus Olitorius Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Hydrolyzed Pea ProteinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• PhytosterolsSkin Conditioning
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) FruitFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Ceramide 3Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Apium Graveolens (Celery) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) ExtractCosmetic Astringent
• Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Astringent
• Lysine HCLSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• ProlineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• Acetyl MethionineSkin Conditioning
• TheanineSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Panax Ginseng Callus Culture ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• Portulaca Oleracea ExtractAntioxidant, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Inflammatory, Skin Conditioning
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• PapainSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Lytic Agent

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