Ingredient · dataset v56
Silica and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Fine mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; inorganic silicon dioxide with nothing edible in it for Malassezia yeast.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Thickener
Also listed as
Hydrated Silica
Checked products with this ingredient (13)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Hair care, Makeup, Sunscreens
Antifungal treatments (1)
Hair care (1)
Makeup (6)
- Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
- NYX Professional Makeup Studio Finishing Powder Translucent
- RCMA Makeup The Original No-Color Powder
- e.l.f. Cosmetics High Definition Powder Sheer
- Morphe Bake & Set Translucent Setting Powder Jumbo
- innisfree No-Sebum Mineral Powder
Sunscreens (5)
- Mineral Fusion Brush-On Powder Sunscreen SPF 30
- DERMA E Sun Protection Mineral Powder SPF 30
- Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Sun Fluid SPF 50+
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50
- Roe Wellness SPF 50 Mineral Powder
Related thickener
- Acacia Senegal Gum — No known trigger
- Agar — No known trigger
- Algin — No known trigger
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate — No known trigger
- Bentonite — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-1 — No known trigger
- Biosaccharide Gum-2 — No known trigger
- Calamine — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Silica trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Fine mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; inorganic silicon dioxide with nothing edible in it for the yeast.
Does Silica feed Malassezia?
No known link: Silica 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.
Check a full list containing Silica →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.