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Redness Relief Moisturizer For Normal To Dry Skin
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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
9 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 60
- Tridecyl Stearate
- Myristyl Myristate
- Linoleic Acid
- Linolenic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
Ethylhexyl StearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
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/
- PetrolatumEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Moisturising, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive
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
- Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/HexacaprateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Smoothing
- Tridecyl TrimellitateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
- Phenyl TrimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent
- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Ceramide NPSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
- CholesterolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,
Ingredient Notes
Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.
EWG1CIRS- SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
- Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Hydrolyzed Jojoba ProteinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
- Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Film Forming, Moisturizer
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive, Antioxidant
- Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
- Whey ProteinSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Tridecyl StearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQ- Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
Myristyl MyristateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Opacifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG2CIRSQLinoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Decarboxy Carnosine HClSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
- Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
- Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
Polyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSQ- Aminomethyl PropanolPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
- ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
- Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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