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Egg White Pore Mask
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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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Stearate
Combatting Ingredients
- Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
- Urea
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
- AlbumenFilm Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
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/
- BentoniteViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
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
- KaolinSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
Glyceryl StearateFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSPEG-100 StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1-3CIRS- Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
- SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
- Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
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!
EWG1CIRSStearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSOlea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Fragrance, Emollient
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRSGlyceryl Stearate SEFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- Polyvinyl AlcoholViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Film Forming
Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- PVPViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing, Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
- Potassium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1CIRS- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant
Ingredient Notes
Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.
EWG8- Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
- Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
- Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
- Glycolic AcidPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant
- SucroseSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Soothing
- Sodium CitrateMasking, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating
- UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
- Malic AcidFragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Tartaric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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