Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum

• WaterSolvent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• GlycolipidsSkin Conditioning
• PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1-4

  CIRSQ
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Quaternium-80Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Zinc PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant
• KaolinSkin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
• Menthyl NicotinateHumectant
• Glycolic AcidPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant
• Cocamidopropyl DimethylamineSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
• 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.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  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/
• Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) WaterAstringent, Skin Protectant, Skin-Conditioning
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• Sodium Starch OctenylsuccinateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Absorbent
• Calcium PantothenateAntistatic, Hair Conditioning, Antioxidant
• MaltodextrinAbsorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower ExtractMasking, Perfuming
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• Rosa Damascena Flower ExtractMasking, Tonic, Antioxidant
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Pyridoxine HClCautionSkin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This compound contains B vitamins that may accelerate the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  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
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Pyridoxine-hydrochloride
  • https://www.drugbank.ca/salts/DBSALT000151
  • https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00165
• AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• GlycineCautionSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous

  Ingredient Notes

  When this Amino Acid is in the presence of lipids it accelerates the growth of Malassezia. Also In vitro, Glycine stimulates the fast growth of M. furfur. Patch testing highly recommended!

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12100536
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/750
• FructoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent
• InositolHumectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Lactic AcidSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning, Humectant
• BisabololAnti-inflammatory, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Masking, Soothing
• Tin OxideOpacifying, Viscosity controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent
• SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
• Synthetic FluorphlogopiteViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent

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