Ingredient · dataset v56
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A steam-distilled essential oil: volatile terpenes by definition, with no fatty acids possible and no yeast feeding record.
Neutral means Malassezia only — as a fragrance component it still sensitizes some skin.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical
Also listed as
Lavender Oil
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Sunscreens
Sunscreens (1)
Related botanical
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- Avena Sativa Seed Water — No known trigger
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- Bisabolol — No known trigger
- Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Lavandula Angustifolia Oil trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A steam-distilled essential oil: volatile terpenes by definition, with no fatty acids possible and no yeast feeding record.
Does Lavandula Angustifolia Oil feed Malassezia?
No known link: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil 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 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.