Ingredient · dataset v56
Beta Carotene and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A carotenoid pigment used in trace amounts; no lipid substrate role.
Pro-vitamin A colorant.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Colorant
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Cleansers
Cleansers (1)
Related colorant
- Bismuth Oxychloride — No known trigger
- Carmine — No known trigger
- Chromium Oxide Greens — No known trigger
- CI 19140 — No known trigger
- CI 28440 — No known trigger
- CI 42090 — No known trigger
- FD&C Yellow No. 6 — No known trigger
- Ferric Ferrocyanide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Beta Carotene trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A carotenoid pigment used in trace amounts; no lipid substrate role.
Does Beta Carotene feed Malassezia?
No known link: Beta Carotene 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 Beta Carotene →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.