Ingredient · dataset v56

Ceresin and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

A purified hydrocarbon wax; no ester or fatty acid to free.

Occlusive wax.

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Mineral

Also listed as

Ozokerite

Checked products with this ingredient (1)

Product types: Cleansers

Cleansers (1)

Related mineral

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Ceresin trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: A purified hydrocarbon wax; no ester or fatty acid to free.

Does Ceresin feed Malassezia?

No known link: Ceresin 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.