Isoamyl Laurate

Irritancy: unknownComedogenicity: unknownEmollient

Fungal-acne trigger

The details

Isoamyl Laurate is a plant-derived and biodegradable lightweight emollient that is an Ecocert/COSMOS approved alternative to silicones. It functions as an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin without leaving a greasy/sticky feel. You'll find it in a range of products from makeup to sunscreen, and typically at low percentages (~2-5%). This ingredient is deemed safe at current cosmetic use and non-sensitizing in human studies (it's even approved as a food additive flavoring substance). Because this ingredient is an easter of lauric acid , it falls in the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on, making this ingredient not fungal acne safe.