Ingredient · dataset v56
Chondrus Crispus Powder and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Carrageenan (sulfated galactan) in powder form; oil-insoluble polysaccharide, no lipid fraction. Round-4 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Polysaccharide
Also listed as
Irish Moss Powder
Related polysaccharide
- Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder — No known trigger
- Oryza Sativa Powder — No known trigger
- Pullulan — No known trigger
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Chondrus Crispus Powder trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Carrageenan (sulfated galactan) in powder form; oil-insoluble polysaccharide, no lipid fraction. Round-4 2b, approved.
Does Chondrus Crispus Powder feed Malassezia?
No known link: Chondrus Crispus Powder 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.