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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: why it is flagged

• Fungal acne: Glyceryl and PEG fatty esters. Glyceryl stearate, glyceryl oleate and PEG-stearates are emulsifiers built on C16-C18 fatty acids.

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12 products that list it

• belif Creamy Cleansing Foam MoistCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
• belif Pore Cleaner Foam CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
• belif Problem Solution Cleansing FoamCleanserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
• Dr. Rashel Beauty Exixirs Nose Pore Strips + Wet WipesCleanserFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
• fresh Travel Size Soy Face CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 7 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
• Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free TonerTonerFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
• L'Oréal Tea Tree skin clearing foaming cleanserCleanserFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
• Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
• Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing TonerTonerFungal acne: 2 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
• Plum Rice Water & Niacinamide 3% TonerTonerFungal acne: 2 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
• Urban Hydration Kiwi & Pomegranate Micellar Cleansing WaterCleanserFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
• Urban Hydration Peach & Papaya Micellar Cleansing WaterCleanserFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1