PORE-CLOGGERS

PORE-CLOGGERS

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Pore-Clogging Ingredients List

Say goodbye to breakouts with our comprehensive pore-clogging ingredients list! This simple guide helps you identify potential acne-causing culprits hidden in skincare, haircare, makeup, toothpaste and laundry detergents. While these ingredients may not be the root cause of your acne, they definitely play a role, and can aggravate acne-prone skin.

    • Acetylated Lanolin

    • Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

    • Algae Extract

    • Algin

    • Butyl Stearate

    • Carrageenan

    • Cetyl Acetate

    • Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20

    • Chondrus Crispus (aka Irish Moss or Carageenan Moss)

    • Chlorella

    • Coal Tar

    • Cocoa Butter

    • Coconut Alkanes

    • Coconut Butter

    • Coconut Oil

    • Colloidal Sulfur

    • Cotton Awws Oil

    • Cotton Seed Oil

    • D & C Red # 17

    • D & C Red # 21

    • D & C Red # 3

    • D & C Red # 30

    • D & C Red # 36

    • Decyl Oleate

    • Dioctyl Succinate

    • Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2- Sulfosuccinate


    • Ethoxylated Lanolin

    • Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    • Glyceryl Stearate SE

    • Glyceryl-3 Diisostearate

    • Hexadecyl Alcohol

    • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

    • Isocetyl Alcohol

    • Isocetyl Stearate

    • Isodecyl Oleate

    • Isopropyl Isostearate

    • Isopropyl Linolate

    • Isopropyl Myristate

    • Isopropyl Palmitate

    • Isostearyl Isostearate

    • Isostearyl Neopentanoate

    • Kelp

    • Laminaria Digitata Extract

    • Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Laminaria Saccharine)

    • Laureth-23

    • Laureth-4

    • Lauric Acid

    • Mink Oil

    • Myristic Acid

    • Myristyl Lactate

    • Myristyl Myristate

    • Octyl Palmitate

    • Octyl Stearate

    • Oleth-3

    • Oleyl Alcohol

    • PEG 16 Lanolin

    • PEG 200 Dilaurate

    • PEG 8 Stearate

    • PG Monostearate

    • PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate

    • Plankton

    • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

    • Potassium Chloride

    • Propylene Glycol Monostearate

    • Red Algae

    • Seaweed

    • Shark Liver Oil (Squalene)

    • Shea Butter

    • Sodium Laureth Sulfate

    • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

    • Solulan 16

    • Sorbitan Oleate

    • Soybean Oil

    • Spirulina

    • Steareth 10

    • Stearic Acid Tea

    • Stearyl Heptanoate

    • Sulfated Castor Oil

    • Sulfated Jojoba Oil

    • Wheat Germ Glyceride

    • Wheat Germ Oil

    • Xylene

Ingredient Q&A

What if my products already say “non-comedogenic or “ won’t clog pores?”

Unfortunately, there is no nation wide regulation when it comes to cosmetic claims such as these. Manufacturers can make claims without any proof or data. However, all Face Reality Skincare products are guaranteed 100% acne safe and free from all pore-clogging ingredients.

Are “natural” or “organic” ingredients better for acne-prone skin?

Pore-clogging ingredients are considered oils that are thicker than our skins naturally producing sebum. Many “natural” and “organic” ingredients such as coconut oil, cocoa butter and shea butter are some of the worst offenders when it comes to clogging our pores and triggering the acne process.

Are pore-clogging ingredients causing my acne?

It’s very rare that there is only one trigger or cause behind acne. Acne is multi-faceted and often triggered by a multitude of factors. If you are acne-prone, we recommend removing any lifestyle products that contain pore-clogging ingredients. This will help you eliminate potential acne triggers in your daily routine.

Where do pore-clogging ingredients hide?

Pore-clogging ingredients can found in a variety of lifestyle products. Some of the biggest culprits we see are toothpaste, laundry detergent, fabric softener, make-up, hair conditioner and body wash. Pore-clogging ingredients are known to be sneaky so always check your products in our ingredient checker if you’re unsure.