Calming Moisture Barrier Cream

• WaterSolvent
• Dipropylene GlycolSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing 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.

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  References

  • 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/
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• 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).

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  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Ethylhexyl PalmitateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Cetyl EthylhexanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Hydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHumectant, Film Forming
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Moisturizer
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHumectant, Moisturizing
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• Cetearyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• Ceramide NPSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Arachidic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Opacifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• Palmitic 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!

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• Oleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  NOT Safe For Malassezia (Fungal Acne). In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malassezia to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

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• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• MadecassosideSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Madecassic AcidSkin Conditioning
• AsiaticosideSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Antioxidant
• Asiatic AcidSkin Conditioning, Stabilising
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Camellia Japonica (Japanese Camellia) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant, Hydrating
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• 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.

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  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.