Be Sure to Read the Ingredients
Nowadays, most cosmetic products boast of being non-pore-clogging and “oil free”. And most of them have a label that states that the product has been tested and verified as being noncomedogenic. It’s on virtually every label on every cosmetic product.
However, some skin care products are considered to be comedogenic, which means they cause whiteheads and blackheads. The damaging effect of cosmetics on acne has been attributed to the presence of excess oil in such cosmetics.
What ingredients in the leading cosmetic products are believed by some dermatologists to cause acne? The following three are considered to be the leading candidates:
Lanolin: This is an oil from the skin of sheep. It’s similar to the fatty acids found in human skin.
Isopropyl Myristate: This substance adds “slip”, which makes a product go on the skin smoother and causes a slick sheer feel. There are a number of chemicals similar to isopropyl myristate, including isopropyl isostearate, butyl stearate, octyl stearate, and laureth-4.
D & C Red Dyes:Â These dyes derived from coal tars are also believed to be comedogenic.
Some experts believe these ingredients are acne causing, and some don’t. However, if your acne seems to get worse when you are wearing cosmetics, look for these ingredients on the label of your current products. Try new products that don’t contain them to see whether your skin condition improves.
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