Ingredient · dataset v56
Dimethyl Isosorbide and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small sugar-derived ether used to dissolve actives; no fatty chain, no reported growth-substrate record.
Common in vitamin C and acid serums.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
DMI
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Serums & Treatments
Serums & Treatments (1)
Related solvent
- 1,2-Hexanediol — No known trigger
- Acetone — No known trigger
- Alcohol Denat — No known trigger
- Butylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Caprylyl Glycol — No known trigger
- Dicaprylyl Ether — No known trigger
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Sulfone — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Dimethyl Isosorbide trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small sugar-derived ether used to dissolve actives; no fatty chain, no reported growth-substrate record.
Does Dimethyl Isosorbide feed Malassezia?
No known link: Dimethyl Isosorbide 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.
Check a full list containing Dimethyl Isosorbide →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.