The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
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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
1 potential fungal acne trigger is identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to this ingredient can vary.
1Trigger
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Potential Trigger Ingredient
- Polysorbate 20
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Ingredients Inside
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- Glycolic AcidPh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant
- WaterSolvent
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterMasking
- Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
- Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
- PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Cocamidopropyl DimethylamineSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
- Potassium CitrateChelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Lactic AcidSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning, Humectant
- Tartaric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
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/
- Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG3CIRSQ- Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
- Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
- EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
- 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
- Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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