Ingredient · dataset v56
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides and fungal acne
May trigger · Moderate evidence
Why it's a potential trigger
Hydrogenated triglycerides from commodity vegetable oils (C16-C18 saturated chains); extracellular lipases free the fatty half, like the ruled plant oils.
Not individually feeding-tested; all commodity vegetable oils are C16+.
Evidence strength
Moderate evidence (2/3)
Function
Oil
Plant oils: triglyceride oils and butters the yeast harvests after its enzymes split them.
Products without this ingredient
- Morphe Bake & Set Translucent Setting Powder Jumbo
- Neutrogena Evenly Clear Acne Cleansing Mask 4.2 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C 13.5 fl oz
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
- VERB Dandruff Shampoo 3% Salicylic Acid 8 oz
- Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Sun Fluid SPF 50+
Related oil
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- Baobab Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Black Currant Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil — May trigger · Moderate evidence
Sources
- Brunke & Hube 2006 — MfLIP1 extracellular lipase hydrolyses Tweens (Microbiology)
- Mayser et al. 1995 — ester hydrolysis depends on alcohol moiety (Acta Derm Venereol)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides trigger fungal acne?
We flag it as a potential trigger (moderate evidence). That means it belongs to a class the Malassezia yeast is known to feed on — not that every product with it will cause a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
Does Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides feed Malassezia?
Yes: we flag Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides as a potential trigger (moderate evidence). It belongs to a class Malassezia is known to feed on — not a claim that every product with it causes a flare. Concentration, formulation and individual skin chemistry matter.
How confident is this call?
Moderate evidence: Hydrogenated triglycerides from commodity vegetable oils (C16-C18 saturated chains); extracellular lipases free the fatty half, like the ruled plant oils.
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.