
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream
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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
6 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Stearic Acid
- Myristyl Myristate
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Ingredients Inside
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- 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.
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/
- Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting
- Myristyl AlcoholSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Foam Boosting, Surfactant -Foam Booster
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSMyristyl MyristateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Opacifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG2CIRSQMicrocrystalline WaxFungal Acne TriggerBinder, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Viscosity Increasing Agent - Nonaqueous, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Malassezia can utilize this compound to growth albeit very slowly, so avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or prone to Fungal Acne outbreaks. However, Microcrystalline Wax with Carbon Chain Lengths Above C30 is Safe.
EWG1CIRSGlyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Polyglyceryl-2 CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
- Sodium CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Gel Forming
- Lanolin AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Binding Agent, Binding
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
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