Ingredient · dataset v56
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A photostabilizer diester of naphthalene dicarboxylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol (C8, below bar on both halves).
Blocked 2 calibration sunscreens.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Emollient
Related emollient
- C13-14 Isoparaffin — No known trigger
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate — No known trigger
- Dibutyl Adipate — No known trigger
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Carbonate — No known trigger
- Diisopropyl Adipate — No known trigger
- Diisopropyl Sebacate — No known trigger
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A photostabilizer diester of naphthalene dicarboxylic acid with 2-ethylhexanol (C8, below bar on both halves).
Does Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate 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.