Cosmetic Ingredients and Acne
Here is a basic list of ingredients known to medically contribute most and least to acne.
I. Cosmetic Ingredients That Greatly Contribute To/Cause Acne
These are the most commonly known ingredients that can negatively impact acne. Note: when using any cosmetic (or over the counter) product, if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use immediately.
Butyl stearate
Cocoa Butter
Corn Oil
Decyl oleate +
Isopropyl isostearate
Isopropyl neopentamoate
Isopropyl palmitate
Isocetyl stearate+
Lanolin
Linseed Oil
Laureth 4
Methyl oleate
Mineral Oil
Sesame seed oil/extract
Myristyl myristate
Myristyl lactate
Myristyl ether propionate
Oleic Acid
Oleyl alcohol
Olive oil
Octyl palmitate
Octyl stearate+
Peanut Oil
PPG-2 & PPG-4
Propylene glycol
Petrolatum
Sodium laurel sulfate
Sunflower oil
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II. Cosmetic Ingredients That Contribute Least To Acne
These are the most commonly known ingredients that least impact/contribute to acne. Note: when using any cosmetic (or over the counter) product, if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use immediately.
Aloe Vera (pure)
Bergamont Oil (eo)
Clove Oil (eo)
Isopropyl myristate (weak)
Lavender Oil (eo)
Margarine (weak)
Rosewood oil (eo)
Safflower Oil (weak)
Stearic Acid (weak)
Tea Tree Oil (eo) *may be used as toner/to treat acne by all skin types
*Pure White Petroleum Jelly (varies-- weak/non-comodogenic -used to occlude skin for relief of eczema, psoriasis, burns, diapering; but not for use as/in hairdress)
Note: the more sensitive your skin, the more diluted your oils mixture should be. If a rash or irritation develops, with use of any cosmetic (or over the counter) product, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
*eo= essential oil
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III. Top Natural Acne Treatments
1. Desert Essence Blemish Stick
2. Acnesil
3. Tea Tree Oil (eo)
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Enclosures:
OCF Editorial