Fungal Acne
Fungal acne, also known as malassezia folliculitis, looks like regular acne but isn't. It consists of small, uniform bumps that often itch and mainly appear on the forehead, hairline, jawline and chest. They are linked to a yeast that naturally lives on your skin. This yeast feeds on certain fatty acids and oils, and that is what you watch out for when choosing products.
Fungal acne products
Fungal acne or regular acne?
Regular spots vary in size, often have a whitehead or blackheads around them and rarely itch. With fungal acne the bumps are small, all look alike and appear in clusters. Products for regular acne-prone skin often make little difference here. If you are not sure what you have, consult a dermatologist.
What to look for in fungal acne safe skincare
The yeast loves certain oils, fatty acids and esters, such as many plant oils, as well as heavy, occlusive creams. Fungal acne safe means a product contains as little of that food source as possible. Opt for watery toners, gel creams and simple formulas, and check the ingredient list when in doubt.
A simple routine
Cleanse with a mild cleanser such as the Jelly Joker Low pH Gentle Cleanser by Geek & Gorgeous. Then use a light toner, for example the Mist Toner by Pyunkang Yul, and finish with a gel cream such as the Oat-In Calming Gel Cream by Purito or Hydration Station by Geek & Gorgeous. You will find more options among our cleansers and moisturisers.
Buy fungal acne products at Boozyshop
We stock fungal acne safe skincare from Geek & Gorgeous, Purito, Pyunkang Yul and COSRX. Is there an oil or ester on the packaging you're unsure about? Our beauty experts are happy to look it up for you.