Comedogenic Cosmetic Products Safety 
First Derm
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Social media significantly influences the popularity of retinol among young people, leading to increased experimentation without considering safety. There’s a crucial difference between cosmetic retinol use and medical treatment with retinoids ; the latter is for specific skin conditions under professional supervision.
The Beauty Brains
OCTOBER 17, 2016
According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. About the best you can do is buy products that are labeled as “non-comedogenic.” Unlike an allergic reaction (where can occur in minutes or hours) the process of acne genesis takes much longer.
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