Ingredient · dataset v56
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Hyaluronic acid carrying a hydroxypropyltrimonium group: the HA polysaccharide backbone is the same ruled neutral humectant family (hyaluronic acid and its sodium/acetylated/hydrolyzed forms); the cationic group adds water solubility, not food.
HA-family basis; the modification is charge, not lipid.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Humectant
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Micellar waters, Moisturizers
Micellar waters (1)
Moisturizers (2)
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Related humectant
- 2,3-Butanediol — No known trigger
- Allantoin — No known trigger
- Alpha-Glucan — No known trigger
- Beta-Glucan — No known trigger
- Betaine — No known trigger
- Decylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone — No known trigger
- Diglycerin — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Hyaluronic acid carrying a hydroxypropyltrimonium group: the HA polysaccharide backbone is the same ruled neutral humectant family (hyaluronic acid and its sodium/acetylated/hydrolyzed forms); the cationic group adds water solubility, not food.
Does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate 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.