Ingredient · dataset v56
Water and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Plain water: no carbon chain of any kind, so there is nothing here Malassezia yeast can feed on.
The base of most formulas; listed first on most labels.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Solvent
Also listed as
Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Mineral Water, Avène Thermal Spring Water, Purified Water USP
Checked products with this ingredient (93)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Body care, Cleansers, Hair care, Makeup, Masks, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Sunscreens, Toners
Antifungal treatments (15)
- Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%)
- Selsun Blue Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Selenium Sulfide 1%)
- Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Selenium Sulfide 1%)
- DHS (Person & Covey) DHS Zinc Shampoo (Pyrithione Zinc 2%)
- Vanicream Dandruff Shampoo (Pyrithione Zinc 2%)
- PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash (Benzoyl Peroxide 4%)
- PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)
- Kate Somerville EradiKate Acne Treatment (Sulfur 10%, spot)
- DermaHarmony 10% Sulfur + 3% Salicylic Acid Bar Soap
- Touch Acne Treatment Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)
- Dr. Song 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Advanced Acne Gel
- Humane Maximum-Strength Acne Wash 8 oz
- Bye Bye Blemish Original Drying Lotion 1 oz
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask 4.2 oz
- Zapzyt Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)
Body care (10)
- Paula's Choice All Over Hair & Body Shampoo
- Vanicream Gentle Body Wash
- Native Body Wash Cucumber & Mint 18 oz
- Tower 28 SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash Treatment 8.4 oz
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- AHAVA Dead Sea Water Mineral Shower Gel 6.8 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
- SEEN Body Wash Fragrance Free 10 fl oz
- CLn BodyWash 8 fl oz
- CLn 2-in-1 Gentle Wash & Shampoo 8 fl oz
Cleansers (9)
- Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
- Avene Cleansing Foam
- Eucerin Dermopure Cleansing Gel
- Simple Water Boost Micellar Facial Gel Wash
- Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam
- Differin Maximum Strength Acne Foaming Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)
- The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance-Free 16 oz
- SVR Sebiaclear Foaming Gel 400 ml
Hair care (6)
- Redken Extreme CAT Protein Reconstructing Rinse-Off Treatment Spray
- Fresh Monster Kids Hair Gel, Flexible Hold, No Added Fragrance 6 oz
- FragFre Hair Styling Gel, Medium Hold, Sensitive Skin 8 fl oz
- Cleure Fragrance Free Leave-In Conditioner 8 fl oz
- Act+Acre Fulvic Acid Volumizing Dry Shampoo, Unscented 1.75 oz
- LANE & CO. Baby Hair Gel 4 fl oz
Makeup (2)
Masks (1)
Micellar waters (10)
- Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water
- Eucerin Face Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Micellar Water 13.5 oz
- Torriden Dive-In Cleansing Water 400 ml
- Bioderma Sebium H2O Micellar Water 500 ml
- Avene Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1 200 ml
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water + Glycerin 13.5 fl oz
- COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400 ml
Moisturizers (10)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Uriage Bariederm Cica Daily Gel-Cream
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide
- Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream
- Purito Oat In Calming Gel Cream
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
- Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel 50 ml
- Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station Gel-Cream 50 ml
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
- S.Nature Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream
Serums & Treatments (12)
- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
- Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica 100 Ampoule
- COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
- IUNIK Beta Glucan Power Moisture Serum
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30 ml
- Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum 10% 30 ml
- Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 100 ml
- SVR [B3] Essence Hydra 150 ml
- SVR [B3] Ampoule Hydra 30 ml
- Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum 30 ml
- Stridex Maximum Strength Medicated Pads
- COSRX The Niacinamide 15 Serum 20 ml
Shampoos (7)
- Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash
- Exederm Eczema Care Daily Shampoo 8 oz
- Native Moisturizing Shampoo Coconut & Vanilla 16.5 oz
- Pantene Miracle Bond Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo 13.5 oz
- K18 Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo 8.5 oz
- VERB Dandruff Shampoo 3% Salicylic Acid 8 oz
- Noble Formula 2% Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo 8 fl oz
Sunscreens (3)
- Mineral Fusion Brush-On Powder Sunscreen SPF 30
- Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Sun Fluid SPF 50+
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50
Toners (8)
- COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Toner
- Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner
- Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner 200 ml
- Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner 200 ml
- Uriage Thermal Water Spray 300 ml
- La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Mist 150 ml
- Torriden Dive In Toner 300 ml
- Skin1004 Centella Toning Toner 210 ml
Related solvent
- 1,2-Hexanediol — No known trigger
- Acetone — No known trigger
- Alcohol Denat — No known trigger
- Butylene Glycol — No known trigger
- Caprylyl Glycol — No known trigger
- Dicaprylyl Ether — No known trigger
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate — No known trigger
- Dimethyl Isosorbide — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Water trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Plain water: no carbon chain of any kind, so there is nothing here the yeast can feed on.
Does Water feed Malassezia?
No known link: Water 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.