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Comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients to watch

Medically reviewed by Dr. Charu Sharma, Head of Dermatology · CureSkin ·
In short

Ingredients with a higher comedogenicity rating (3+/5) — worth watching for oily, acne-prone skin in India's humid climate.

Comedogenic ingredients (15)

Ingredient
Algae Extract
Emollient/conditioning agent (humectant, antioxidant)
Ingredient
Cocoa Butter
Emollient/occlusive moisturizer
Ingredient
Coconut Oil
Emollient/occlusive moisturizer
Ingredient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Emollient/occlusive
Ingredient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient / antioxidant
Ingredient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient / skin-conditioning agent
Ingredient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient / Thickener
Ingredient
Lanolin
Emollient/occlusive moisturizer
Ingredient
Laureth-4
Surfactant/emulsifier
Ingredient
Linseed Oil
Emollient / skin-conditioning oil
Ingredient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient / thickener
Ingredient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Surfactant / cleansing agent
Ingredient
Soybean Oil
Emollient/occlusive
Ingredient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient/occlusive
Ingredient
Wheat Germ Oil
Emollient / antioxidant

Frequently asked

How was this list compiled?
From structured ingredient data — Malassezia substrates, comedogenicity ratings, EU-declared allergens and alcohol type — applied to ingredients in our Indian skincare reference. It is general information, not a diagnosis.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.