Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

• WaterSolvent
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Stearyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Refatting
• 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.

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  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/
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• 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
• 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!

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  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
• GlucoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous
• MaltoseSkin Conditioning, Masking, Humectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• FructoseHumectant, Flavoring Agent
• TrehaloseHumectant, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• PCAHumectant, Moisturising
• Sodium LactateHumectant, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Keratolytic
• UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Oleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  NOT Safe For Malassezia (Fungal Acne). In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malassezia to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

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• Phytosteryl Canola GlyceridesFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Palmitic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Avoid if you have sensitivities to Malassezia or Prone to Fungal Acne Outbreaks. In vitro, this Ingredient actually caused Malasseizi to grow rapidly in as little as 24-48hrs. So Avoid!

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• Stearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerMasking, Fragrance, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Sufactant, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• TrioleinFungal Acne TriggerSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Refatting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

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  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Isoceteth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Polysorbate 60Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative

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