This blog post is a compilation of some of the most common comedogenic ingredients to avoid because they cause acne breakouts. If you read the labels of your skincare products and find these ingredients, do not use those products if you have acne or acne-prone skin.
What Does Comedogenic Mean?
Comedogenic means that it clogs the skin pores and causes acne breakouts.
Non-comedogenic means that it does not clog the pores and it does not cause acne breakouts.
Comedogenic Ingredients To Avoid
Coconut Oil
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Flaxseed Oil
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Palm Oil
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Wheat Germ Oil
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Cocoa Butter
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Shea Butter
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Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
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Isopropyl Myristate
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Isopropyl Palmitate
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Lauric Acid
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Myristyl Myristate
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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To learn more read about the Comedogenic Ratings of Oils and Butters
Share with us in the comment section your top comedogenic ingredients to avoid.
