PORE Clogging Ingredients



ACNE STARTS LIFE AS A CLOGGED PORE.

All acne starts with a clogged pore. Clogged pores can be the result of a combination of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil or a comedogneic ingredient found in skincare products and makeup. Have you ever walked down a skincare aisle and seen “Non-comedogenic”, “Acne friendly”, “Oil-free”, Won’t Clog Pores” ? Unfortunately these claims are meaningless and you need to dig a little bit deeper.


“Non-comedogenic” is a marketing term used in the skincare products and makeup to indicate that a product does not contain pore clogging ingredients, therefore it will not cause breakouts. So if a company states that their product is noncomedogenic, does this mean its safe for acne prone skin? Absolutely not!


Many over the counter acne products have pore clogging ingredients in them (which is why they sometimes work for a while, but then stop working as the pore clogging ingredients overpower the acne fighting ingredients.)


Products like Retin-A and claims, check the ingredient deck on the product for pore clogging ingredients. This is one of the easiest ways to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. Make sure that all of your skincare products and makeup products are free from pore-clogging ingredients by becoming a pore clogging ingredient detective.


ProActive are loaded with pore cloggers. Just check the label! Don’t be fooled by marketingOur entire line is based on products that will not only clear your pores and improve your skins general health, but will not inadvertently clog your pores due to pore clogging ingredients in the formulation.


Remember that while these may be a trigger for acne, this is NOT the main cause of your acne. Acne is a genetic condition of the skin overproducing too many dead skin cells (a process called retention hyperkeratosis). For some, taking out a supplement or skincare product with a pore clogger that triggers acne may do the trick. However, in most cases, acne will also need to be treated with topical products and an effective home-care regimen.


Below is a list of pore clogging ingredient:

Acetylated Lanolin

Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

Algae Extract

Algin

Almond Oil

Apricot Kernal Oil

Arachidic Acid

Argan Oil

Avocado Oil

Azulene

Benzaldehyde

Butyl Stearate

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Cajeput Oil

Carrageenan

Cetyl Acetate

Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20

Chondrus Crispus (aka Irish Moss or Carageenan Moss)

Chlorella

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Glyceryl-3-Diisostearate

Grapeseed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Hexadecyl Alcohol

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Isocetyl Alcohol

Isocetyl Stearate

Isodecyl Oleate

Isopropyl Isosterate

Isopropyl Linolate

Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isostearyl Isostearate

Isostearyl Neopentonate

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

Olive Oil

Coal Tar

Cocoa Butter

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut Butter

Coconut Oil

Colloidal Sulfur

Cotton Awws Oil

Cotton Seed Oil

Crisco

D& C Red # 17 (also be listed w/o D&C)

D& C Red # 21 (also be listed w/o D&C)

D& C Red # 3 (also be listed w/o D&C)

D& C Red # 30 (also be listed w/o D&C)

D& C Red # 36 (also be listed w/o D&C)

Decyl Oleate

Dioctyl Succinate

Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2-Sulfosuccinate

Ethoxylated Lanolin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

PEG 16 Lanolin

PEG 200 Dilaurate

PEG 8 Stearate

PG Monostearate

PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate

Peanut Oil

Plankton

Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate

Potassium Chloride

Propylene Glycol Monostearate

Red Algae

Rosehip Seed Oil

Seaweed

Sea Whip Extract

Shark Liver Oil (Squalene)

Sodium Chloride (Salt)

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

Stearyl Heptanoate

Wheat Germ Glyceride

Wheat Germ Oil

Xylene





ACNE TIPS

Reduce stress and get enough sleep!

Stress stimulates the oil gland and in acne-prone individual, the adrenal gland promotes oil production which leads to clogged pores.

No picking or squeezing!

Instead rub ice on pimples for 2 minutes, twice a day. Try to get them when they are first forming and they will most likely go away.

Use fragrance free detergents!

Examples of these are Cheer Free, All Free & Clear, and Tide Free.

No frabric softener!

Do not use dry sheets in the washer and/or dryer. The waxy residue gets on your pillowcases, towels, and sheets that have direct contact with skin. It will clog pores on acne-prone individuals. Instead try anti-static balls at bed bath and beyond!

Wear Sunscreen!

Sun exposure damages the follicle, exacerbates hyper pigmentation, causes skin cancer and premature aging.

No "Lo" dose birth control pills!

Avoid low estrogen birth control pills. "Lo" pills are higher in androgen hormones that can make acne-prone skin worse.

For swimmers!

Swimming pool disinfects contain iodides and chlorine, which remains in the water, causing skin problems for frequent swimmers. Apply a thin layer of vaseline prior to swimming to prevent the solutions from entering your pores.




UNSAFE MAKEUP


Unsafe makeup:



Alima pure pressed powder

Almay Clear Complexion

BareMinerals Matte or pressed powder

BareMinerals Bareskin liquid foundation

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue

BareMinerals Blemish Remedy Foundation

Becca First Light Priming Filter

Benefit Boi ing concealer

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow

Benefit Play Sticks

Benefit Porefessional Agent Zero Shine

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter

Bobbi Brown oil free compact

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation

Boscia BB cream

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Coola tinted matte spf

ColorScience Sheer Creme foundation

CoverGirl CG smoothers spf 15 tinted

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup

Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Makeup

Dermalogica Skin Perfect Primer

Dr. Hauschka Lip Blam

Dr. Hauschka Lip Care Stick

EltaMD Physical spf 41

EOS Lip Balm

EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm

EOS Smooth Stick Lip Balm

Garnier Miracle Skin BB cream

GloMinerals Protective Oil Free Liquid Foundation Satin

GloMinerals GloSheer Tint Base

Glo Minerals Luxe liquid foundation

GloMinerals loose base

Cover fx pressed mineral powder

IT Cosmetics No.50 Serum

Jane Iredale Amazing Base Loose

Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base

Josie Maran tinted moisturizer

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Liquid Foundation

Kat Von D Tattoo concealer

La Bella Donna liquid mineral

La Bella Donna Mineral Eraser

Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Oil Free Supreme Foundation

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

Larenim pressed foundation

Lorac ProTech Tint

Lorac Natural Performance

MAC mineralize liquid foundation spf 15

MAC Studio Fix

MAC pressed blush

Makeup Forever HD liquid makeup

Makeup Forever Mat + Velvet

Makeup Forever Liquid Lift

Maybelline Baby Face Instant Pore Eraser Primer

Maybelline Super Stay Foundation

Maybelline Dream Fresh and Dream Pure BB

Mineral Fusion

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer

Nars Sheer Matte

Nars Bronzer

Nars Blush

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup
Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder

Neutrogena Skin Clearing Oil Free

Neutrogena Skin clearing blemish concealer

NYX Angel Veil Face Primer

NYX Honey Dew Me Up Serum & Primer

Origins Quick hide! concealer
Prescriptives oil control matte

Sephora Perfecting Color Concealer

Stila Sheer Cover Tinted Moisturizer

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush

Tarte Amazonian pressed powder

Tarte Amazonian clay blush

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer

Too Faced Bronzer

ULTA Fabulous Face Primer

Urban Decay baked bronzer

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin