Ingredient · dataset v56
Tromethamine and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small amine buffer for setting pH; short and water-soluble, with no lipid character.
Common in sunscreens and acid serums.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
pH adjuster
Also listed as
Tris, THAM
Checked products with this ingredient (6)
Product types: Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Toners
Moisturizers (3)
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
Serums & Treatments (2)
Toners (1)
Related ph adjuster
- Acetic Acid — No known trigger
- Aminomethyl Propanol — No known trigger
- Arginine — No known trigger
- Citric Acid — No known trigger
- Diisopropanolamine — No known trigger
- Hydrochloric Acid — No known trigger
- Lactic Acid — No known trigger
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Tromethamine trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small amine buffer for setting pH; short and water-soluble, with no lipid character.
Does Tromethamine feed Malassezia?
No known link: Tromethamine 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 Tromethamine →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.