Ingredient · dataset v56

Potassium Hyaluronate and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid; a water-binding sugar chain with zero fat content, same basis as the ruled neutral Hyaluronic Acid. Counter-ion change only.

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Humectant

Checked products with this ingredient (2)

Product types: Micellar waters, Moisturizers

Micellar waters (1)

Moisturizers (1)

Related humectant

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

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

Questions

Does Potassium Hyaluronate trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid; a water-binding sugar chain with zero fat content, same basis as the ruled neutral Hyaluronic Acid. Counter-ion change only.

Does Potassium Hyaluronate feed Malassezia?

No known link: Potassium Hyaluronate 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.