Ingredient · dataset v56
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Potassium salt of an azelaic acid diglycine derivative: a C9 dicarboxylic acid backbone with no free fatty acid, triglyceride or lipase-cleavable C11-C24 ester. Free azelaic acid itself is antimycotic in vitro against Pityrosporum ovale, and this salt releases far less free acid at cosmetic levels.
A water-soluble azelaic acid derivative used for brightening and blemish control; it carries no oil or fatty chain for Malassezia to feed on.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Fatty acid
Fatty acids (~C11–C24): the yeast takes these up directly as food — the core trigger class.
Also listed as
Azeloyl Diglycinate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Related fatty acid
- Azelamide MEA — No known trigger
- Capric Acid — No known trigger
- Caprylic Acid — No known trigger
- Isostearic Acid — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Lauric Acid — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Linoleic Acid — May trigger · Moderate evidence
- Myristic Acid — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Oleic Acid — May trigger · Strong evidence
Sources
- Azelaic acid has antimycotic properties in vitro (parent acid inhibited Pityrosporum ovale; disodium salt inactive at pH 6.1)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Potassium salt of an azelaic acid diglycine derivative: a C9 dicarboxylic acid backbone with no free fatty acid, triglyceride or lipase-cleavable C11-C24 ester. Free azelaic acid itself is antimycotic in vitro against Pityrosporum ovale, and this salt releases far less free acid at cosmetic levels.
Does Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate 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.