ICD Balancing Gel Cleanser

• WaterSolvent
• Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Lauryl BetaineSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant, Foam Boosting
• Acrylates CopolymerAntistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Adhesive, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
• 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.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  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/
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Centella Asiatica Leaf WaterSkin Conditioning
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant, Hydrating
• ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• HexadeceneSolvent
• TetradeceneSkin Conditioning - Emollient, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
• Artemisia Vulgaris OilSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
• Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem PowderHair Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit ExtractFunction not listed
• Ferula Galbaniflua Resin OilAntibacterial/Antimicrobial, Perfuming
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Coptis Japonica Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant
• DextrinViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Absorbent, Bulking Agent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Glyceryl GlucosideSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Humectant
• Gypsophila Paniculata Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Hexapeptide-9Skin Conditioning
• Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower ExtractMasking, Fragrance
• Nonapeptide-1Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Palmitoyl 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

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark ExtractHair Conditioning, Skin Conditoning, Astringent, Soothing, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• BioflavonoidsSkin Conditioning, Antioxidants

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