Acne clinics offer various products that can help treat acne. However, it is important to check the ingredients of these products before using them. Here are some details about pore-clogging ingredients that can be found in acne clinic products:
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Positive: Some acne clinic products are free of pore-clogging ingredients.
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Negative: Many skincare companies can claim their products promote clear skin and still have pore-clogging ingredients in their formulas.
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Ingredients or materials: Some of the pore-clogging ingredients that should be avoided include Acetylated Lanolin, Algae Extract, Algin, Butyl Stearate, Carrageenan, Cetyl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20, Chondrus Crispus, Coconut Oil, Cotton Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Jojoba Oil, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Lauric Acid, Mink Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Octyl Palmitate, Octyl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Olive Oil, PEG 16 Lanolin, PEG 200 Dilaurate, PEG 8 Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Soybean Oil, Stearyl Heptanoate, Wheat Germ Oil, and Xylene.
It is important to note that natural oils can also be some of the worst offenders, like cocoa butter and coconut oil which are found in many “organic” skincare lines. Some prescription products like the cream form of Retin A have pore-clogging ingredients, and many over-the-counter acne medications contain them as well. "Oil-free" products can also be comedogenic. Therefore, it is recommended to always check the ingredients list before using any products on your face or in your hair.
