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Extra Strength Refreshing Scalp + Tea Tree Mint Conditioner
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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
1 potential fungal acne trigger is identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to this ingredient can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredient
- Cetearyl Alcohol
Combatting Ingredient
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
Cetearyl 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
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
- Behentrimonium ChlorideAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Preservative
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAntioxidant, Fragrance Ingredient, Perfuming
- Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Tonic, Refreshing, Deodorant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
- Hydrolyzed Milk ProteinAntistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
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/
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateSkin Conditioning, Plasticizer
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Polyquaternium-47Skin Conditioning, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
- Steareth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying, Sufactant
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Isopropyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Antifoaming Agent
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- CI 19140Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
- CI 42090Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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