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Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA
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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
4 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Polysorbate 20
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Matrixyl 3000
- PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Dipropylene GlycolSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
Ingredient Notes
Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. This also contains amino acids
EWG1CIRSMatrixyl 3000Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
- Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
- Nordihydroguaiaretic AcidAntioxidant
- Oleanolic AcidSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
- TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair 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/
PEG-60 Almond GlyceridesFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRSQ- Sodium MetabisulfiteAntioxidant, Reducing, Preservative
- PEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerSolvent
- Methyl Gluceth-20Humectant, Moisturising
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hydrotrope, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting
- Glycereth-26Solvent, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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