If you have acne-prone skin, it is important to check the ingredients of your skincare, haircare, makeup, clothing, and laundry detergent products before using them. Some products may contain pore-clogging ingredients that can worsen acne, even if they claim to be "noncomedogenic" or "oil-free". Here are some websites and apps that can help you check the ingredients of your beauty and skincare products:
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AcneClinicNYC: This website provides a list of pore-clogging ingredients to avoid, such as acetylated lanolin, algae extract, butyl stearate, carrageenan, cetyl acetate, and more.
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Byrdie: This website recommends 10 ingredient analyzer sites, such as ThinkDirty and INCI Beauty, that offer ingredient lists, safety and toxicity information, effectiveness, user experiences, and more.
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Face Reality Skincare: This website provides a list of pore-clogging ingredients to avoid, such as acetylated lanolin, algae extract, butyl stearate, carrageenan, cetyl acetate, and more.
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Healthline: This website recommends 11 skin care ingredient checkers, such as ThinkDirty and EWG Skin Deep, that offer ingredient lists, safety and toxicity information, effectiveness, user experiences, and more.
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Skin Signal: This website offers an ingredient checker that allows you to analyze any INCI list and see all the positive and negative effects of every component. You can identify potentially harmful components and see all the useful ingredients and their positive effects.
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SkinSort: This website offers an ingredient analyzer that helps you determine whether or not a product contains ingredients such as common allergens, potential fungal acne triggers, and non-reef-safe ingredients. You can paste in the ingredients of your product for a detailed analysis or take a photo of the ingredients list on your product.
By checking the ingredients of your beauty and skincare products, you can avoid using products that may worsen your acne and choose products that are safe for your skin.
