Rich Moist Soothing Cream

• WaterSolvent
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• 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/
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Cetyl EthylhexanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) FruitFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

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

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• Sorbitan SesquioleateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Microcrystalline WaxFungal Acne TriggerBinder, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent - Nonaqueous, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Malassezia can utilize this compound to growth albeit very slowly, so avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or prone to Fungal Acne outbreaks. However, Microcrystalline Wax with Carbon Chain Lengths Above C30 is Safe.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Ceramide 3Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Polyquaternium-51Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Film Forming
• Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• 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
• 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
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Disodium Adenosine TriphosphateSkin Conditioning
• AlginMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding
• Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Portulaca Oleracea ExtractAntioxidant, Anti-Microbial, Anti-Inflammatory, Skin Conditioning
• Natto GumViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• Althaea Rosea Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating 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
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antooxidant
• Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
• Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilMasking
• Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilMasking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance
• Cananga Odorata Flower OilMasking, Perfuming
• CitralMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent
• GeraniolMasking, Fragrance, Tonic
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
• CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant

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