Squalane Cleanser

• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• WaterSolvent
• Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• 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/
• Sucrose StearateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Ethyl MacadamiateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Sucrose LaurateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateHumectant
• Sucrose DilaurateEmulsifier
• Sucrose TrilaurateSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Isoceteth-20Surfactant, Emulsifying
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• 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.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Hydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanoneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateChelating Agent
• Malic AcidFragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative

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