MISA Cho Gong Jin Ampoule

• Phellinus Linteus ExtractSkin Conditioning
• 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/
• PEG-8Solvent, Humectant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• WaterSolvent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Polyglycerin-3Humectant
• AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• Methyl Gluceth-20Humectant, Moisturising
• Linum Usitatissimum (Flaxseed) Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Moisturising
• Chondrus Crispus ExtractAntioxidant, Viscosity Control, Film Forming, Skin Smoothing, Moisturizing, Fragrance
• PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRSQ
• Glyceryl PolyacrylateFilm Forming
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• AdenosineSkin Conditioning
• DextrinViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
• Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Smoothing, Antioxidant
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant, Astringent
• Soy IsoflavonesSkin Conditioning, Antioxidants
• Pueraria Lobata Root ExtractHumectant
• Nelumbo Nucifera Seed ExtractAstringent, Antimicrobial, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Ethyl HexanediolSolvent, Fragrance
• Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract(Skin Conditioning)
• Polygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractAntioxidant
• Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root ExtractEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Antioxidant
• Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Soothing
• Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower ExtractMasking, Astringent
• Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) ExtractMasking, Tonic, Astringent, Antioxidant
• Cornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Perfuming
• Angelica Acutiloba Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Rehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Tonic
• Velvet ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Betula Alba Bud ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Tonic

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