There are many products that claim to be comedogenic, this in acne sense means products that do not cause acne. Is this claim valid? Thats a main question which arises in our mind. As we know that manufacturers claims for selling their products to the customers, now its customers job to identify the right product for themselves.
On every product there is a list of ingredients at the back of the pack. But for taking decision we should have complete knowledge of ingredients and their effects on our body. Many ingredients are harmful for us or we can say that they may cause more acne, so manufacturers use different names of ingredients to misguide the users.
Before buying any product for acne, you should search for ingredients and then buy after complete examination of ingredients. We are giving you list of most common ingredients that causes acne.
Lanolins:
Lanolin is, perhaps, the most common ingredient in cosmetics. Lanolin is simply sheep skin oil extracted from wool. The fatty acids in lanolin, like fatty acids in our own oil, tend to aggravate some acne in the skin of individuals with genetic tendency toward the disorder. Lanolin derivatives are harmful then lanolin oil itself.
Isopropyl Myristate and it's Chemical Cousins :
One of the worse offenders is a penetrating oil called isopropyl myristate, the major ingredient in a can of penetrating rust remover, Liquid Wrench. Isopropyl Myristate helps cosmetics apply more smoothly and gives them a slicker, sheer feel. Here are may chemicals similar to isopropyl myristate in cosmetics. The most common are: isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isothermal, putty sterate, isostearyl neopentonate, myristyl myristate, decyl oleate, octyl sterate, octyl palmitate and isocetyl stearate and PPG myristyl propionate.
D & C Pigments :
Some of the D & C (Drug & Cosmetic) red dyes are comedogenic, which is not surprising considering they are coal tar derivatives. Ever since doctors noticed that acne was an occupational hazard of chimney sweeps, coal tar has been known for it's acne causing properties. An acceptable substitute for red color is carmine, a dye derived from insect wings and discovered by the Aztecs.
Generally speaking the most acne causing cosmetics are foundation makeup, pressed powders, thick creams, and blushers. It is necessary to check the ingredients listed on all of your skin care products since acne causing ingredients are not limited to these classes of cosmetics. Comedogenic ingredients can even be found in suntan lotions and creams.
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