Ingredient · dataset v56
Isopropyl Alcohol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A three-carbon rubbing alcohol; far too short to serve as the long-chain fatty food Malassezia yeast needs.
Mostly a solvent that flashes off; drying in its own right.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
Isopropanol
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Serums & Treatments
Antifungal treatments (2)
- Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment (Sulfur 10%, spot)
- Bye Bye Blemish Original Drying Lotion 1 oz
Serums & Treatments (1)
Related solvent
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- 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 Isopropyl Alcohol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A three-carbon rubbing alcohol; far too short to serve as the long-chain fatty food this yeast needs.
Does Isopropyl Alcohol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Isopropyl Alcohol 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 Isopropyl Alcohol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.