If you are prone to breakouts, then you might want to stay away from comedogenic skincare. Comedogenic skincare includes products that contain ingredients that clog your pores. Use of these substances on your face can lead to acne breakouts, blackheads, and blemishes. The higher the concentration of the ingredients in the product, the more likely it will cause inflammation.
Here’s a list of the most common acne-triggering comedogenic ingredients:
- Lauric Acid
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- lanolin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Wheat Germ Oil
Others include almond oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and cocoa butter. Although these ingredients are naturally derived, skincare products with high concentration levels can cause major clogged pores, due to their viscosity. Some alternatives you can consider are rosehip oil, aloe vera, and vitamin C.
Now, I’m not saying that you need to throw away your comedogenic skincare products. Some of them work for certain people. Coconut oil, for example, may work wonders on someone who has dry skin. It all depends if you are more prone to breakouts. Also note that non-comedogenic does not mean that the use of the product will stop you from getting acne, it just means that it will not worsen it.
As someone who has sensitive and oily skin, I tend to look for non-comedogenic products, because too much oil causes blemishes. Many skincare brands have plenty of non-comedogenic products like CeraVe, La Roche Posay, Essopi, EltaMD, and more. Here are just a few non-comedogenic products to explore:
At the end of the day, it is important to know your skin type and what works best, whether it is dry, oily, or combination skin. If you are unsure what your skin type is or what products to look for, CeraVe has skincare tips and advice on their website to help you navigate your skin type. Doing research for your skincare products is important because the better you feel, the better you look!
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