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Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe ingredients

Medically reviewed by Dr. Charu Sharma, Head of Dermatology · CureSkin ·
In short

A reference list of skincare ingredients that are not known Malassezia (fungal-acne) triggers — useful for building a fungal-acne-safe routine for Indian skin.

Fungal-acne-safe ingredients (32)

Ingredient
Allantoin
Soothing/skin-conditioning agent
Ingredient
Aqua
Solvent / vehicle
Ingredient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsion stabilizer
Ingredient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient / Thickener
Ingredient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant / solvent
Ingredient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient / skin-conditioning agent
Ingredient
Castor Oil
Emollient / occlusive
Ingredient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient/emulsifier
Ingredient
Ceto Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient/silicone
Ingredient
Dimethicone
Emollient/occlusive (silicone)
Ingredient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ingredient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant / hydrating agent
Ingredient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Mineral Oil
Occlusive emollient
Ingredient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient/emulsifier
Ingredient
Panthenol
Humectant / skin-conditioning agent
Ingredient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient/occlusive
Ingredient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Solubilizer/emulsifier
Ingredient
Petrolatum
Occlusive emollient/moisturizer
Ingredient
Propanediol
Humectant/solvent
Ingredient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Emollient / occlusive
Ingredient
Squalane
Emollient / occlusive moisturizer
Ingredient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient/emulsifier
Ingredient
Titanium Dioxide
UV filter / mineral sunscreen
Ingredient
Urea
Humectant / keratolytic
Ingredient
Water
Solvent/vehicle
Ingredient
Zinc Oxide
UV filter / skin protectant

Frequently asked

How was this list compiled?
From structured ingredient data — Malassezia substrates, comedogenicity ratings, EU-declared allergens and alcohol type — applied to ingredients in our Indian skincare reference. It is general information, not a diagnosis.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.