Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture 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/
• Oleic/ Linoleic/ Linolenic PolyglyceridesFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Ethylhexyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
• C12-16 AlcoholsEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl EstersFungal Acne TriggerEmulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• Isostearyl AlcoholSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent
• C13-15 AlkaneSolvent, Emollient
• Butylene Glycol CocoateFungal Acne TriggerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
• 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

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• PhospholipidsSkin Conditioning
• SphingolipidsSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
• Crambe Abyssinica Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Microcrystalline CelluloseViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Antioxidant
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• EthylcelluloseBinding Agent, Binding, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• 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

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  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Caprylhydroxamic AcidChelating Agent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractPerfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent, Occlusive
• Sodium CitrateMasking, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating

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