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User: comodogenic rating of common items

comodogenic rating of common items

Assistant: Here’s a handy comedogenic rating list of common skincare and cosmetic ingredients, ranging from 0 non-comedogenic to 5…

Here’s a handy comedogenic rating list of common skincare and cosmetic ingredients, ranging from 0 (non-comedogenic) to 5 (highly comedogenic) — meaning how likely they are to clog pores or cause acne.

🧴 Oils & Butters

| Ingredient | Comedogenic Rating | Notes | | ------------------------------------- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------- | | Argan Oil | 0 | Lightweight, great for all skin types | | Jojoba Oil | 2 | Closely mimics skin sebum | | Rosehip Oil | 1 | Good for oily/acne-prone skin | | Squalane (olive or sugarcane derived) | 0 | Excellent for all skin types | | Grapeseed Oil | 1 | Non-greasy, helps oily skin | | Sunflower Oil (high linoleic) | 0 | Non-clogging, soothing | | Sweet Almond Oil | 2 | Okay for normal/dry, not for acne-prone | | Coconut Oil | 4 | Very clogging for oily/acne-prone skin | | Shea Butter | 3 | Can clog pores on face, fine on body | | Cocoa Butter | 4 | Rich but pore-clogging for many | | Olive Oil | 2 | Can clog pores for some | | Castor Oil | 1 | Often used in cleansing oils | | Avocado Oil | 3 | Moisturizing but may cause breakouts | | Mineral Oil | 0 | Non-comedogenic despite reputation | | Lanolin | 4 | Very comedogenic for some |

💧 Waxes & Fatty Acids

| Ingredient | Comedogenic Rating | Notes | | ------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Beeswax | 2 | Usually safe in small % | | Carnauba Wax | 1 | Non-comedogenic | | Stearic Acid | 2 | Generally safe unless heavy use | | Lauric Acid | 4 | Found in coconut oil, acne-triggering | | Myristic Acid | 3 | Can clog pores | | Oleic Acid | 3 | Heavier fatty acid, may aggravate acne | | Linoleic Acid | 1 | Balances sebum, helps acne-prone skin |

🧪 Esters & Emollients (common in moisturizers)

| Ingredient | Comedogenic Rating | Notes | | -------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------- | | Isopropyl Myristate | 5 | Very pore-clogging | | Isopropyl Palmitate | 4 | Often causes acne | | Cetyl Alcohol | 2 | Usually safe (fatty alcohol, not drying) | | Stearyl Alcohol | 2 | Generally non-comedogenic | | Cetearyl Alcohol | 2 | Safe in most formulations | | Glyceryl Stearate | 3 | Moderate clogging potential | | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | 4 | Can be heavy for acne-prone skin | | Decyl Oleate | 3 | Moderately clogging | | Isocetyl Stearate | 4 | Avoid if acne-prone | | Dimethicone | 1 | Non-comedogenic silicone barrier | | Cyclopentasiloxane | 0 | Very safe for oily/acne-prone skin |

🌿 Other Common Ingredients

| Ingredient | Comedogenic Rating | Notes | | ---------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Aloe Vera | 0 | Soothing and healing | | Glycerin | 0 | Humectant, draws moisture | | Hyaluronic Acid | 0 | Non-comedogenic | | Vitamin E (Tocopherol) | 2 | Beneficial but may clog pores for some | | Panthenol (B5) | 0 | Healing and safe | | Petrolatum (Vaseline) | 0 | Non-comedogenic occlusive | | Zinc Oxide | 0 | Calms skin and prevents acne | | Titanium Dioxide | 1 | Low clogging risk |

🔍 Quick Summary

Best (safe for acne-prone): Squalane, Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Sunflower Oil, Dimethicone, Aloe Vera, Zinc Oxide

Avoid if acne-prone: Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lanolin

Would you like me to make a sorted list (0–5) or a downloadable reference chart (PDF or image) for quick lookup?