Ingredient · dataset v56

Montmorillonite and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

A clay mineral with no carbon chain.

Powder mineral.

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Mineral

Checked products with this ingredient (1)

Product types: Sunscreens

Sunscreens (1)

Related mineral

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Montmorillonite trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: A clay mineral with no carbon chain.

Does Montmorillonite feed Malassezia?

No known link: Montmorillonite 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.