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Contains Trigger Concerns
This formula contains trigger concerns for fungal acne-prone users.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Trigger Concerns Identified
4 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- PEG-75 Stearate
Combatting Ingredient
- Propylene Glycol
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Ingredients Inside
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- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)UV Absorber, UV Filter
- Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
- WaterSolvent
- Acetyl GlucosamineSkin Conditioning
- Butyloctyl SalicylateSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
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.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- 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/
- CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- CyclohexasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
- Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSCetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).
EWG1CIRSReferences
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed ExtractUv Absorber, Antioxidant, Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Sunscreen Agent
- TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneAntioxidant, Soothing
- 4-ButylresorcinolAntioxidant, Anti-Melasma
- Ceteth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
PEG-75 StearateFungal Acne Trigger(Surfactant)
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Steareth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Sufactant
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Ammonium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Sodium BisulfiteHair Waving Or Straightening, Antioxidant, Reducing, Preservative
- CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
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