Refreshingly Clear Oil-Free Moisturiser

• 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/
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
• Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-3

  CIRS
• Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
• C12-15 Alkyl LactateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant
• Cetyl LactateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
• Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Menthyl LactateMasking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Refreshing
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Propylene Glycol IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Sodium Isostearoyl LactylateSurfactant - Emulsifying Agent
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• 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

  CIRS
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Benzalkonium ChlorideAntistatic Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative, Deodorant, Surfactant -Suspending Agent
• EthylparabenFragrance, Preservative
• MethylparabenFragrance, Preservative
• PropylparabenPerfuming, Fragrance, Preservative
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• 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
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic

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