If you have acne then you must hear the word comedogenicity. Often we hear this word like that product is comedogenic or not. Normally when you consult a dermatologist, he strictly recommends you non-comedogenic products of makeup. We always say that comedogenic products are harmful for acne prone skin. What the term actually mean? Is it really harmful for acne prone skin? How can we come to know that the product is really comedogenic or not? All these questions arise in our mind when we hear this word.
What is mean by “comedogenic”?
Comedogenic ingredients block dead skin cells in pores. They normally cause more oil production in your skin. These ingredients cause blackheads and whiteheads which turn into inflamed pustules.
Non comedogenic ingredients are just apposite to comedogenic ingredients. Non comedogenic ingredients do not cause oil production or they do not block pores.
Sometimes these ingredients are main cause behind acne and sometimes these ingredients aggravate acne. The acne which is caused by these ingredients is known as “acne cosmetica”. But if any product contains comedogenic ingredients then it does not necessary that they cause acne or aggravate acne. In fact sometimes many non-comedogenic products cause acne or aggravate it. The ingredients reaction depends on certain things like formulation of the product, inclusion rate and use of the product. Some ingredients will harm your skin if they stay for longer time life on your skin. These types of ingredients will not harm you if they are in cleansers because cleansers are washed away in a few minutes.
To find out which ingredients are comedogenic you should search net. You will find long list of ingredients which are comedogenic. Just do your research very well before going to market and buy product according to it. Remember all comedogenic products are not harmful they depends on their use and company. You should take advice from your dermatologist before purchasing any product.
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