pH adjuster ingredients and fungal acne

Short answer

This is every ph adjuster ingredient in our database (12 total) rated for fungal-acne-prone skin. Whether a ph adjuster ingredient is a trigger depends on chain length and, where relevant, ethoxylation, so members of the same family can land on different verdicts.

12 ingredients

Aminomethyl PropanolSafepH adjuster Citric AcidSafepH adjuster Dipotassium PhosphateSafepH adjuster Disodium EDTASafepH adjuster Phosphoric AcidSafepH adjuster Potassium PhosphateSafepH adjuster Sodium CitrateSafepH adjuster Sodium HydroxideSafepH adjuster Tetrasodium EDTASafepH adjuster TriethanolamineSafepH adjuster Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateSafepH adjuster TromethamineSafepH adjuster

Browse the full ingredient index, or read the complete trigger list and how we assess ingredients.

Informational only, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Ingredient suitability for fungal acne varies by person and formulation. Always patch test and consult a qualified clinician.