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Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer
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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
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Polysorbate 80
- Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Combatting Ingredient
- Propylene Glycol
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Ingredients Inside
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- Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
- Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
- WaterSolvent
Ethylhexyl PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQ- CyclomethiconeSolvent, Emollient, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
- Caprylyl MethiconeSkin Conditioning
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSPEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSPolysorbate 80Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying, Denaturant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
- IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
Polyglyceryl-6 IsostearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQ- Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
- AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
- Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Humectant, Antioxidant
- AluminaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
- Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin 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/
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Algae ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant
- Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Hair Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl DimethiconeSkin Conditioning
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- Diethylhexyl CarbonateSkin-Conditioning, Emollient
- TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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