Ingredient · dataset v56
Hexylene Glycol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small branched diol solvent; no long fatty chain for Malassezia yeast's uptake enzymes.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
2-Methyl-2,4-Pentanediol
Checked products with this ingredient (7)
Product types: Body care, Micellar waters, Shampoos, Toners
Body care (2)
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
Micellar waters (3)
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid 13.5 fl oz
Shampoos (1)
Toners (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 Isosorbide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Hexylene Glycol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small branched diol solvent; no long fatty chain for the yeast's uptake enzymes.
Does Hexylene Glycol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Hexylene Glycol 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 Hexylene Glycol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.