Fungal Acne: The Hidden Skin Concern and How K-Beauty Solves It

Fungal Acne: The Hidden Skin Concern and How K-Beauty Solves It

Not all breakouts are the same — and in 2025, awareness about fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) is finally going mainstream. Many people mistake it for regular acne and use the wrong products, making it worse.

How to Identify Fungal Acne

  • Small, itchy bumps that don’t respond to typical acne treatments.

  • Often appears on the forehead, chest, or back.

K-Beauty Solutions for Fungal Acne

  • Sulfur Masks: Antifungal and antibacterial in one.

  • Green Tea and Propolis: Calm irritation while keeping pores clear.

  • Oil-Free Hydration: Avoids feeding yeast overgrowth.

Ingredients to Avoid

  • Heavy oils like coconut oil.

  • Fermented ingredients that feed yeast (in severe cases).

SparkleSkin Anti-Fungal Acne Routine

  1. Mild foaming cleanser with zinc

  2. Green tea toner

  3. Lightweight sulfur treatment

  4. Gel moisturizer with aloe vera

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