
Olay
Regenerist Whip Light Moisturiser With SPF30
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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
5 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Stearic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- PEG-100 Stearate
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Tapioca StarchViscosity Increasing Agent
- HomosalateSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter
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/
- OctocryleneUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter
NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing
Ingredient Notes
Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.
EWG1CIRSReferences
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
- https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
- Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
- Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- DimethiconolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising
- Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
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
Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSPalmitic 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!
EWG1CIRS- Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
- Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
- Arachidyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
PEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
- Sodium Polyacrylate StarchViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Absorbent
- 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant
- Benzyl SalicylateMasking, Fragrance, Uv Absorber
- Hexyl CinnamalMasking, Fragrance
- LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
- Alpha-Isomethyl IononeSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
- CitronellolMasking, Fragrance
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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