Marine Hyaluronics

• 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/
• Algae ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant
• Pseudoalteromonas ExopolysaccharidesSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Moisturizer
• Pseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractHumectant, Soothing, Moisturizer, Absorbent, Mattifier
• Ahnfeltia Concinna ExtractSkin Protecting, Gel Forming
• 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
• 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
• Aspartic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PCAHumectant, Moisturising
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Dimethyl IsosorbideSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• EthoxydiglycolSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Polysorbate 20Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium SalicylateDenaturant, Preservative
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Hexylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning

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