Ingredient · dataset v56
Allantoin and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small water-soluble soothing molecule with no fatty chain; Malassezia yeast's documented needs are lipid, and no feeding record exists for it.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Humectant
Checked products with this ingredient (11)
Product types: Body care, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Toners
Body care (1)
Micellar waters (2)
Moisturizers (3)
- Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel 50 ml
- Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station Gel-Cream 50 ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Serums & Treatments (1)
Shampoos (1)
Toners (3)
- COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
- Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 200 ml
- Torriden Dive In Toner 300 ml
Related humectant
- 2,3-Butanediol — No known trigger
- Alpha-Glucan — No known trigger
- Beta-Glucan — No known trigger
- Betaine — No known trigger
- Decylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone — No known trigger
- Diglycerin — No known trigger
- Ethyl Hexanediol — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Allantoin trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small water-soluble soothing molecule with no fatty chain; the yeast's documented needs are lipid, and no feeding record exists for it.
Does Allantoin feed Malassezia?
No known link: Allantoin is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Allantoin →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.