Reason to Use Noncomedogenic Skin Care Products

Noncomedogenic product doesn’t clog pores. This way it prevents the formation of acne, blackheads, blemishes, and breakouts. Noncomedogenic products are especially effective for oily, acne-prone skin.

What is meant by ‘noncomedogenic’?

That’s very simple —noncomedogenic means the products with non-comedogenic ingredients won’t block pores of the skin. This product is helpful for them who constantly experience oily skin, acne, combination skin, or impure skin. And when you use noncomedogenic products, you will have less possibility to cause acne, pimples, or blackheads.

Comedo is a technical term of one kind of pimple that results from using comedogenic products or normally comes from clogged pores. Pore blockages generally occur on the surface of the skin like face, back, arms, butt, or other parts of the body.

But, we are concerned when pores get blocked on the face because this time it causes inflamed skin, gradually leading to redness, acne, or pimples leaving the face unimpressive.

So, skin care items that we consider noncomedogenic don’t clog pores — that are the primary reasons for breakouts.

Oil-free product VS non-comedogenic product

Oil-free products are those that are made without mineral oils or oils. While a non-comedogenic product is one that is formulated in such a way that it can’t or won’t block pores.

Generally, noncomedogenic product is oil-free. However, all oils don’t cause blockage of pores like jojoba oil or green tea oil. Therefore, these oils are used in acne-healing products.

Cosmetic doctor and GP Rabia Malik said to the Cosmopolitan Mag, “Jojoba oil is extremely light and the nearest in molecular structure to the skin’s natural sebum.”

In another interview with the Cosmopolitan Mag, skincare expert Sonja Dymalovski opined that tea tree oils penetrate the blockage between skin and glands clearing clogged pores.

Actually, you need to know the specific benefits of specific ingredients or products according to your skin type. Then you will get the real benefits.

Why you should use products labelled with noncomedogenic term

Though non-comedogenic products don’t completely heal acne, but when you use non-comedogenic products it reduces the excess oils of the skin — thus it prevents the appearance of acne and blemishes.

Noncomedogenic product is made with such ingredients that are easily soluble to the natural oil of the skin and it tells the skin you don’t need more oils. Moreover, the ingredients in noncomedogenic products clean out dead skin cells, bacteria, and toxins that basically help block pores.

Know that if you have acne, then clogged pores are not the only reason for causing it. Other factors can also trigger pimples like dead skin cells, bacteria contamination, skin type, hormonal changes, etc.

So, to manage acne-prone skin, first you need to identify the reasons that are liable for your breakouts. Or you can meet a dermatologist.

Should everyone use non-comedogenic products?

If you have acne-prone skin or suffering from acne, then you will get benefits by using noncomedogenic products. Acne is an inflammation that may be caused due to various reasons like dead skin cells, excess sebum production, bacterial infection, sensivity of the skin or anything else.

Besides using non-comedogenic products, you can also consult with a dermatologist to know which products would be more beneficial for you.

If you want to maintain the good health of your skin, then you can also use non-comedogenic products. But, remember that every one’s skin reacts differently to different products.

You need some experiments like patch test to find out the most suitable products for your skin type. If any product creates allergens, bad reactions, irritation, redness or hives — then stop using it. And go to your dermatology for personal advice.

How to measure the terms ‘comedogenic’ or ‘noncomedogenic’

Companies depend on their own tests on animals, experiments of consumers, and case studies to know the standard of ingredients.

It may also sound cool — rating 0-5 stands for comedogenic and rating 0-2 is non-comedogenic.

Though FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has no any rules or regulations about the usage of “noncomedogenic” for skincare products.

Now many consumers also reject the testing of products on animals as it doesn’t work properly for human because human’s skin is more sensitive and thinner than animals. That’s why, it has gone to confusing.

Many researchers also count comedones/bumps on the face that are resulted from the use of products and they decide based on the amount of bumps. This is also more confusing.

I think this is the better way, dermatologists also suggest it. The users themselves should do some patch tests to know which products work for them or not. If you feel comfortable, don’t face any problems, and get expected results with any specific product, then you should use the product. Otherwise not…

Which ingredients are noncomedogenic?

You can look for these ingredients to be beneficial if you have light acne:

• Salicylic acid
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Glycolic acid
• Retinol
• Sulfur
• Resorcinol
• Charcoal

There are also many other ingredients that help oily skin, acne, and combination skin. You can research some online to know more.

There are some oils also that are non-comedogenic. These oils help keep oily skin acne-free and dry skin moisturized. These noncomedogenic oils [S] are infused with various skin care products to balance moisture. You can apply these oils to the skin or as carrier oils.

• Sweet almond oil
• Sunflower oil
• Grapeseed oil
• Neem oil
• Hempseed oil

Which ingredients need to avoid if you have oily, acne-prone skin

A 1984-medical research found out a list of ingredients that are not good for skin. Later, medical professions studied more deeply on this list and they also suggest to avoid it.

Though this list is long and the pronounce of the ingredients are hard to tedious. Applying these products may cause bad reactions. The list is:

• Propylene glycol-2 (PPG-2) myristyl propionate
• D&C red dyes
• Isopropyl myristate and derivatives: isocetyl stearate, myristyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, octyl palmitate, isostearyl, isopropyl isostearate, decyl oleate, neopentanoate, butyl stearate, and octyl stearate.
• Lanolin, especially ethoxylated lanolin and acetylated.

Some popular non-comedogenic products

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, then look for the products, cleansers, moisturizers or makeup items that are labelled as non-oily or noncomedogenic.

Consumers rated these products highly –

• COVERGIRL Clean Matte BB Cream for Oily Skin, Light Medium 530
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Moisturizer
• CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
• Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Daily Scrub

Summary

Comedogenic products mean always they are bad; it is not like that. Comedogenic products may be beneficial for dry skin or someone who don’t feel clogged pores. Or people who have not acne-prone skin. Most of the time comedogenic product can’t work for oily skin.

Everyone’s skin is different from everyone’s. So, if you have acne-prone skin, then take some patch tests before using any new product. Apply a little amount of the product on the face or arms and wait for a few days to observe.

Yet, If you can’t be sure what products you should use, then go to a dermatologist.

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