Buffet + Copper Peptide 1%

• WaterSolvent
• 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/
• Lactococcus Ferment LysateSkin Conditioning
• Copper Tripeptide-1Skin Conditioning
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Humectant
• Pentapeptide-18Skin Conditioning
• 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
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38Fungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateSkin Conditioning
• Acetylarginyltryptophyl DiphenylglycineSkin Conditioning
• Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• 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
• AlanineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• SerineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ValineSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• IsoleucineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• ProlineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• ThreonineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening
• HistidineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PhenylalanineSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning
• 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
• Aspartic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• FructoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent
• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• MaltoseSkin Conditioning, Masking, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PCAHumectant, Moisturising
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Hydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emulsion Stabilising, Chelating Agent
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Acacia Senegal GumMasking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Dimethyl IsosorbideSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative

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