Ingredient · dataset v56
Madecassoside and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A triterpenoid saponin from Centella asiatica; carbohydrate-attached, not a lipid substrate. Round-2 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical Active
Also listed as
Madecassoside Extract
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Micellar waters
Micellar waters (1)
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Madecassoside trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A triterpenoid saponin from Centella asiatica; carbohydrate-attached, not a lipid substrate. Round-2 2b, approved.
Does Madecassoside feed Malassezia?
No known link: Madecassoside 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.