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Comedonal acne

First Derm

So, it’s important you do not to touch or pick at your skin, to prevent irritation and worsening of the condition. Cosmetic ingredients like isopropyl myristate, lanolin, or oleic acid, along with excessively oily bases in topical products, contribute to comedogenicity. [4] and Emmy M.G. Clark; G.I. 142(6), 1084–1091.

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How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155

The Beauty Brains

The second is the result of follicular irritation and that takes weeks to occur. About the best you can do is buy products that are labeled as “non-comedogenic.” According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. We’re talking about the rabbit ear assay.