What is Fungal Acne?

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You guys may have noticed that in my instagram bio, I refer to myself as an acne fighter. You can fact check me right here! Truth be told, I’ve been fighting acne for the past 14 years of my life. I’ve probably done almost every treatment out there, but in all these years I’ve never fully healed my acne, nor those pitted acne scars on my cheeks & temples.. but that all changed 2 months ago!

How to Tell if You have Fungal Acne

Malassezia Folliculitis

So what changed? Glad you asked! Thanks to my lovely twin sister, I learned about something called MALASSEZIA FOLLICULITIS. Mala-what?

MALASSEZIA – (noun) a genus of lipophilic typically nonpathogenic yeastlike imperfect fungi including one (M. furfur synonym Pityrosporum oribiculare) that causes tinea versicolor, and another (M. ovalis synonym Pityrosporum ovale) that is associated with seborrheic dermatitis.

Basically, Malassezia is the name of a FUNGUS that can live on your skin. When and if present, the fungus will feed on the ingredients in certain makeup, soaps, lotions, and skincare, and then procreate- causing a bumpy, uneven rash on the skin, or pustule-filled acne. YUCK!

How Do I know If I Have Fungal Acne?

Now that you have a very basic understanding, I’m sure you’re wondering how to tell whether or not you actually have it. How does one get diagnosed with such a thing? Check out this blog post all about it:

How Do I treat Fungal Acne?

So you think you have fungal acne? You may be wondering, how can I treat it? How can I tell if the products I am using are feeding my fungus?

First, take a deep breath. This is going to get a bit complex, but I’ve tried to make it as simple as possible for you. Have a click around this blog to discover all the resources I have for clearing your fungal acne, starting with this list:

My Youtube Channel

I also have a Youtube Channel where I post videos all about how to treat your fungal acne so you can have clear, glowing, youthful skin. If I don’t have a blog post about it (yet), I probably have a video. Check it out!


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what is fungal acne and how to treat it

What skincare products do I recommend for Fungal Acne?

Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF46
Stridex Maximum Strength Medicated Pads
Paula’s Choice CLEAR ULTRA-LIGHT DAILY HYDRATING FLUID SPF 30+
Differin Gel (Adapalene 0.1%)
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30ml
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
FAB Hello Fab Coconut Water Cream
Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel Moisturizer
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Cleanser Makeup Remover
BIODERMA Hydrabio Gel Crème Moisturizer
Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
CeraVe Healing Ointment
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser 4% Benzoyl Peroxide
Clearsil Stubborn Acne Ultra 5 in 1 Pads
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser
BIODERMA Sébium Purifying Cleansing Foaming Gel
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Summer’s Eve Fragrance Free PH Balance Cleansing Wash
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
AVEENO Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
Asterwood Naturals Hyaluronic Acid
CeraVe Baby Cream
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
2oz Amber Glass Small Empty Spray Bottle, Fine Mist Spray, Set of 3
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse

What makeup products do I recommend for Fungal Acne?

Paula’s Choice RESIST Daily Hydrating Fluid Face Moisturizer SPF 50
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF46
FAB Hello Fab Coconut Water Cream
Maybelline Superstay Matte Ink Lip Color
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer
NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Foundation
Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream | SPF 35
NYX Face & Body Glitter
DUO Brush-On Lash Adhesive by Ardelle
Medusa’s Makeup Mineral Eye Dust
bareMinerals Loose Mineral Eyecolor
NYX Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil
Makeup Revolution Luxury Banana Powder
Wet ‘n Wild Color Icon Bronzer
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
AVEENO Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Monos Eyeshadow
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow Pots
Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon Matte Longwear Lipstick
bareMinerals Blush
bareMinerals Original Foundation SPF 15
Medusa’s Makeup Baked Eyeshadow
Medusa’s Makeup Eyeliner Seal (Eye Dust Elixir)
CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water
Kryvaline Face Paint Palette
2oz Amber Glass Small Empty Spray Bottle, Fine Mist Spray, Set of 3
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Mousse
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