Very Disliked
Arachidic Acid
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Arachidic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in peanut oil and cocoa butter. Like other fatty acids, arachidic acid moisturizes the skin.
Synthetically created arachidic acid comes from linoleic acid.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia Folliculitis, or fungal acne.
See all 341 products with Arachidic Acid
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Alternative names
Eicosanoic Acid
Icosanoic Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Eye Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Arachidic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74353
INCI Name
ARACHIDIC ACID
EC #
 208-031-3
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Opa CI Fying, Surfactant
