Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract fungal acne safe?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is generally considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin. Water-soluble fruit extract.
Also known as Sweet Orange Extract
Why this verdict
Water-soluble fruit extract.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract safe for fungal acne?
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is generally considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin. Water-soluble fruit extract. This is informational only and not a diagnosis; suitability varies by person and formulation.
Why is Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract considered fungal-acne safe?
Water-soluble fruit extract. Fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) is driven by ingredients that supply fatty acids in roughly the C11 to C24 range that the yeast can metabolize; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is assessed against that mechanism.
Assessed using: Folliculitis Scout.
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.