AHA-BHA-PHA Real Cica 92% Cool Calming Soothing Gel

• Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Cleansing, Soothing, Tonic, Smoothing, Antioxidant
• WaterSolvent
• NiacinamideSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Smoothing

  Ingredient Notes

  Niacinamide is a B vitamin, but not one of the B vitamins linked to Malassezia. Growth work names thiamine (B1) and pyridoxine (B6) as increasing growth alongside a lipid, without being required for it. Thiamine is not food for the yeast: it speeds the step that turns an amino acid into the carbon skeleton it uses, and supplying that skeleton directly removes the need for thiamine entirely. B3 is not named in any of that work. We rate niacinamide safe on that evidence rather than treating the whole B group as one risk, and nothing we hold shows it treats fungal acne either.

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  References

  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03616-3_4
  • https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-58-14895
  • https://doi.org/10.1007/s004030050304
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5605215/
  • https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/dth.12481
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25399625/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724370/
• Dipropylene GlycolSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Hydroxyethyl UreaSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf WaterSkin Conditioning; Fragrance
• Artemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf ExtractAntimicrobial, Skin Protecting
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Corallina Officinalis ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Miscellaneous,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Moisturizer
• Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHumectant, Moisturizing
• Madecassic AcidSkin Conditioning
• AsiaticosideSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Antioxidant
• Asiatic AcidSkin Conditioning, Stabilising
• MadecassosideSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• 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.

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  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
• AdenosineSkin Conditioning
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Lactobionic AcidPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• C12-13 Pareth-9Surfactant, Emulsifying
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Benzyl GlycolSolvent
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Raspberry KetoneSkin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Antioxidant, Fragrance

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