Ingredient · dataset v56
Pullulan and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A fungal exopolysaccharide (maltotriose polymer); oil-insoluble carbohydrate, no lipid fraction (beta-glucan neutral precedent). Round-5 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Polysaccharide
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Serums & Treatments
Serums & Treatments (1)
Related polysaccharide
- Chondrus Crispus Powder — No known trigger
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- Oryza Sativa Powder — No known trigger
- Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Pullulan trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A fungal exopolysaccharide (maltotriose polymer); oil-insoluble carbohydrate, no lipid fraction (beta-glucan neutral precedent). Round-5 2b, approved.
Does Pullulan feed Malassezia?
No known link: Pullulan 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.