Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum

• WaterSolvent
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSurfactant, Emulsifying
• 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/
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• Hydrolyzed Soybean PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Nearly half of coconut oil — 47% — is lauric acid, a C12 chain Malassezia feeds on readily. Its antifungal reputation rests on octanoic acid, which accounts for only 7.1%. Fractionated coconut oil is a separate ingredient, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, with the lauric acid distilled out.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Dimethyl IsosorbideSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Hydroxypinacolone RetinoateSkin Conditioning
• Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Phenethyl AlcoholMasking, Fragrance, Preservative
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance
• 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.