Is Butylphenyl Methylpropional fungal acne safe?
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is best used with caution for fungal-acne-prone skin. EU-26 allergen banned in EU 2022 (CMR concerns).
Also known as Lilial, p-BMHCA
Why this verdict
EU-26 allergen banned in EU 2022 (CMR concerns).
Fungal acne, properly called malassezia folliculitis, is driven by a yeast that feeds on fatty acids in roughly the C11 to C24 range. An ingredient is a concern when it can supply usable fatty acids in that window, and it is generally fine when it cannot. Chain length and ethoxylation can both change the verdict, which is why the chemical family alone does not decide it. See the full trigger list and how we assess ingredients for the reasoning and sources.
Safer swaps
Fungal-acne-safe alternatives in the same category (Fragrance):
Frequently asked questions
Is Butylphenyl Methylpropional safe for fungal acne?
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is best used with caution for fungal-acne-prone skin. EU-26 allergen banned in EU 2022 (CMR concerns). This is informational only and not a diagnosis; suitability varies by person and formulation.
Why does Butylphenyl Methylpropional trigger fungal acne?
EU-26 allergen banned in EU 2022 (CMR concerns). Fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) is driven by ingredients that supply fatty acids in roughly the C11 to C24 range that the yeast can metabolize; Butylphenyl Methylpropional is assessed against that mechanism.
What can I use instead of Butylphenyl Methylpropional?
Fungal-acne-safe alternatives in the same category include Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Amylcinnamyl Alcohol, Anise Alcohol. Fungalscan suggests swaps like these automatically after an avoid or caution result.
Assessed using: EU Annex III.
This page is informational only and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. Fungal acne can resemble other skin conditions, and ingredient suitability varies by person and by formulation. Verdicts reflect community-reported data and malassezia lipid research, not a guarantee for your skin. Always patch test and consult a qualified clinician.