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10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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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
3 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
Combatting Ingredients
- Azelaic Acid
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Azelaic AcidFragrance Ingredient, Ph Adjuster, Buffering, Masking
- C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
- Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
Methyl Glucose SesquistearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSGlycerinSolvent, 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/
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
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- AdenosineSkin Conditioning
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
- Boerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractSkin Protecting
- AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
- Alpha-BisabololSkin Conditioning, Soothing, Masking
- CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Sclerotium GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing
- PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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