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Comedogenicity

Comedogenicity refers to an ingredient’s or cosmetic product’s ability to clog pores, thus promoting the development of open or closed comedones. All skin types can be affected, although oily and acne-prone skin are particularly sensitive. Identifying ingredients to avoid and opting for non-comedogenic skincare is essential for maintaining clear, balanced skin.
Indice de comédogénicité huile d'avocat.
Active ingredients
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Is avocado oil comedogenic?

Vegetable oils have gained some popularity in the field of cosmetic care, including avocado oil, which is recognized for its nourishing and protective properties on the skin. However, their richness in fats makes some of them comedogenic ingredients. Is this the case with avocado oil?

Indice de comédogénicité beurre de mangue.
Vegetable Butters/Oils
5 min of reading
Is mango butter comedogenic?

A natural ingredient with numerous properties, mango butter is known for its emollient, antioxidant, and protective action. Do you wish to use a skincare product with mango butter, but have combination or oily skin? Before adopting it, find out in this article whether this botanical extract is comedogenic or not.

Indice de comédogénicité huile végétale d'hibiscus.
Active ingredients
6 min of reading
Is hibiscus oil comedogenic?

An ingredient with numerous benefits, hibiscus vegetable oil is known for its nourishing, antioxidant, and regenerative properties. Are you interested in using a skincare product with hibiscus oil, but have combination or oily skin? Before you adopt it, find out whether this botanical extract is comedogenic or not.

Comédogénicité du beurre de karité.
Active ingredients
4 min of reading
Is Shea Butter Comedogenic?

The comedogenicity of an ingredient refers to its occlusive nature. A compound deemed comedogenic clogs pores and can cause pimples. What about shea butter?

L'huile de coco est-elle comédogène ?
Vegetable Butters/Oils
3 min of reading
Does Coconut Oil Clog Pores?

The comedogenicity of an ingredient refers to its occlusive nature. A comedogenic compound clogs pores and can cause pimples. What about coconut vegetable oil? Can it be used for oily skin prone to acne? Does a comedogenic ingredient make a skin care product comedogenic?

FAQ about comedogenicity

How can you determine if an ingredient is comedogenic?

There is a scale of comedogenicity ranking ingredients from 0 (non-comedogenic) to 5 (highly comedogenic).

Are all vegetable oils comedogenic?

No, it depends on vegetable oils. Some, like coconut oil, can indeed clog skin pores, but others, such as jojoba oil, are lightweight and non-comedogenic.

Are organic cosmetics less comedogenic?

No, there is no link between the organic nature of a cosmetic product and its risk of comedogenicity.

Are sunscreens comedogenic?

It depends on the sunscreen formulation. There are now sunscreens with a lightweight texture that are non-comedogenic and suitable for oily or acne-prone skin.

Can an ingredient be comedogenic for one person but not for another?

Yes, the reaction depends on skin typology and individual sensitivity.

Can a product become comedogenic over time?

Yes, this can occur if the product oxidizes over time. This is especially true for certain vegetable oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

Does comedogenicity depend on concentration?

Yes, an ingredient can be problematic at high concentrations yet neutral at low doses. The balance of the formulation also influences its behavior on the skin. Therefore, comedogenicity is not a fixed property.

Is the term “non-comedogenic” regulated?

This claim is not strictly regulated. It is based on internal testing.

Is comedogenicity the same as occlusivity?

Not quite. An ingredient occlusive or film-forming limits water loss by creating a film on the surface. This does not necessarily mean it obstructs the pores.

Is comedogenicity limited to the face?

The phenomenon can also affect the back, the torso, or other areas rich in sebaceous glands.

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