Ingredient · dataset v56
DEA-Methoxycinnamate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A diethanolamine salt of methoxycinnamic acid; cinnamate precedent with no fatty chain.
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Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Sunscreen
Also listed as
Diethanolamine p-Methoxycinnamate
Related sunscreen
- Amiloxate — No known trigger
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- Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid — No known trigger
- Bis-(Diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl Benzoyl) Piperazine — No known trigger
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane — No known trigger
- Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does DEA-Methoxycinnamate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A diethanolamine salt of methoxycinnamic acid; cinnamate precedent with no fatty chain.
Does DEA-Methoxycinnamate feed Malassezia?
No known link: DEA-Methoxycinnamate 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.