Ingredient · dataset v56
Sodium Hypochlorite and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
An inorganic salt (bleach/antimicrobial); no lipid substrate. Round-3 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Inorganic
Checked products with this ingredient (3)
Product types: Body care
Body care (3)
- Tower 28 SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment 8.4 oz
- CLn BodyWash 8 fl oz
- CLn 2-in-1 Gentle Wash & Shampoo 8 fl oz
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Sodium Hypochlorite trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: An inorganic salt (bleach/antimicrobial); no lipid substrate. Round-3 2b, approved.
Does Sodium Hypochlorite feed Malassezia?
No known link: Sodium Hypochlorite 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.