Bio Serum Firm

• 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/
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Aminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Cutaneous LysateMoisturising, Skin Protecting
• Tetrapeptide-21Skin Conditioning
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 AcetateSkin Conditioning
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• PullulanBinding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
• Ethylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerEmulsion Stabilising, Binding, Film Forming, Opacifying
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• ProlineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• 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
• GlycineCautionSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous

  Ingredient Notes

  When this Amino Acid is in the presence of lipids it accelerates the growth of Malassezia. Also In vitro, Glycine stimulates the fast growth of M. furfur. Patch testing highly recommended!

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12100536
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/750
• GlutamineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Nannochloropsis Oculata ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Capryloyl CarnosineSkin Conditioning
• Poloxamer 338Surfactant, Emulsifying
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
• DextranViscosity Controlling, Binding Agent, Binding, Bulking Agent
• Sorbitan IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant - Emulsifying Agent

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• 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

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative

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