Ingredient · dataset v56
Camphor and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A volatile terpenoid ketone like menthol: evaporates, no fatty chain, brief contact even in leave-on spots.
Judged by volatility, not by the medicinal smell.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Volatile
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Serums & Treatments
Antifungal treatments (2)
- Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment (Sulfur 10%, spot)
- Bye Bye Blemish Original Drying Lotion 1 oz
Serums & Treatments (1)
Related volatile
- Butane — No known trigger
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil — No known trigger
- Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil — No known trigger
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil — No known trigger
- Eucalyptol — No known trigger
- Isobutane — No known trigger
- Menthol — No known trigger
- Propane — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Camphor trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A volatile terpenoid ketone like menthol: evaporates, no fatty chain, brief contact even in leave-on spots.
Does Camphor feed Malassezia?
No known link: Camphor 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.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.