Niacinamide Reduces the redness and discomfort of pimples; Soothes and reduces redness while relieving dry skin; Accelerates collagen production to strengthen your skin and reveal a more youthful appearance. Additionally, products that may contain ingredients that have shown to feed Malassezia may not neccessarily exacerbate the condition due to concentration of ingredient used in the product, this information is simply not available on the products. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). Allantoin This chemical compound is extracted from the root of the comfrey plant that soothes skin and it has been used to treat everything from redness to dermatitis, eczema, acne and even burns.

Fortified with Ceramide-3 and Glycerin, it helps reform skin's natural protective barrier and seal in moisture for long lasting results. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue.Anecdotally, many individuals have reported that Silicones cause/excerbate breakouts, irritation, cause a feeling of skin being unable to breathe, cause clumping of cosmetic products and find it difficult to wash off. In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

Alternatively, any cream by any other brand (not lotion) that is fragrance free and combines ceramides and niacinamide that you are aware of? Glycerin and La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water replenish hydration levels and prevent moisture loss. I moved somewhere with more sun, so I switched to a higher SPF option, but still think this is good for the winter / if I'm staying indoors.

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below. A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us via our contact form, or at 888-610-6133.

Inactive Ingredients: Water (La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water), Glycerin, Silica, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium Edta, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol. Ideal for dull, dehydrated and dry skin, the lightweight, oil-free formula works to comfort, heal and hydrate, with broad spectrum UV protection and a high concentration of the brand's exclusive Prebiotic Thermal Water delivering antioxidant properties.However, the majority of the scientific community have deemed these findings non-conclusive due to the limitations of these studies. It is possible for cosmetics to contain one of the suspect ingredients without it appearing on the ingredient list due to it not reaching the concentration threshold to disclose it and cosmetic manufacturers choice to not disclose it. My sensitive skin does better with less steps so I just use their Toleriane eye cream and then this product.