Aqua/Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, (Code F.I.L. B210728/2) I like to use the Soothing Gel as a last step in my morning skincare regimen (15-20 minutes before applying sunscreen) and give it some time to work before following up with my makeup. Occlusives are basically heavier emollients, and although excellent for relieving skin dryness, soothing irritation, and protecting a wound from becoming infected by external pathogens, they are not the option you want to go for when dealing with fungal acne.

However, although beneficial for those with excessively dry skin and chapped lips, cocoa butter is not the savior those dealing with fungal acne would hope it to be. La Roche Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid relieves sensitive skin that is prone to feeling itchy and stings. This gentle yet powerful product also boasts inflammatory benefits. Last, and my personal favorite ingredient in the Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum are ceramides, which make up 50% of the composition of our skin barrier, and they play an essential role in keeping the skin hydrated and protected from environmental aggressors. Panthenol is a combination of humectant and an emollient and is a lightweight component that does a great job of soothing, repairing, and relieving skin itches caused by irritants and the overgrowth of yeasts and bacteria. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Propolis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, ArginineHere are some common emollients found in moisturizers and how they could affect fungal acne: Shea butter The reason why fungal acne safe moisturizers are so difficult to find is that moisturizers often contain ingredients that feed the yeast and help it grow, even though that’s not their primary function but an unfortunate side effect of an overall helpful product. Water/Aqua, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Chrondrus Crispus Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium Phytate, Lechithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

That said, during this time, I noticed a massive improvement in my skin, noticing signs like plumpness, glow, and tighter-looking pores due to the stabilized sebum production, thanks to linoleic acid. On the other hand, dry skin folks will likely need something heavier to follow it up with, but it wouldn’t come as a surprise if some find it enough on its own. All in all, I found this moisturizer good enough for my oily and acne-prone skin, and although it doesn’t contain ingredients that directly work on minimizing fungal acne, it’s important that it soothes inflammation and doesn’t exacerbate the issue in the process. Dermalogica Calm Water Gel Pros: Urea makes up for about 7% of NMFs next to other significant components such as amino acids, PCA, and Lactate. It’s also great for soothing sunburns, but it’s always better to avoid these in the first place by protecting your skin with high SPF. Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel Pros:Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer is an excellent moisturizer that contains ingredients to help hydrate and replenish the skin while soothing existing redness, inflammation, and conditions such as acne. Lastly, the Niacinamide Zinc PCA Serum also contains triglycerides and squalane, both naturally found in our sebum and vital components for a healthy and functioning skin barrier. One of my favorite ingredients in the Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer is linoleic acid, a famous omega-6 fatty acid with a particular structure that makes it super-emollient yet thinner than most standard emollients found in skincare products.