Ingredient · dataset v56
Malic Acid and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A four-carbon fruit diacid; short and water-soluble.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Exfoliant acid
Related exfoliant acid
- Betaine Salicylate — No known trigger
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid — No known trigger
- Gluconolactone — No known trigger
- Glycolic Acid — No known trigger
- Lactobionic Acid — No known trigger
- Mandelic Acid — No known trigger
- Salicylic Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Malic Acid trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A four-carbon fruit diacid; short and water-soluble.
Does Malic Acid feed Malassezia?
No known link: Malic Acid 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.