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Behenic Acid: why it is flagged

• Fungal acne: Fatty acids (C12-C24). Free lauric, myristic, palmitic, stearic and oleic acids are directly usable fatty acids in the range Malassezia needs.

Not medical advice. These checks read the published ingredient list against public rule lists; results vary from person to person, formulas change, and ingredient lists can be incomplete. Ask a dermatologist or your doctor (and in pregnancy, your midwife or obstetrician) before relying on them.

4 products that list it

• Origins Travel Size Checks and Balances Frothy Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
• Skyn Iceland Glacial Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 13 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 2
• Skyn Iceland Travel Size Glacial Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 13 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 2
• Too Faced Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged