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With all of the new cosmetics that seem to come out on a daily basis, and all of the great methods advertisers have come up with to market them, how could you not want to be one of the first to rush out and try them? I admit the claims are hard to resist, but the one thing that I have noticed over and over again in my years as an esthetician is that cosmetic companies rarely address the true quality of their ingredients, and whether those ingredients do more harm than good for your skin. I have found the only thing they concern themselves with is to make a good looking product at the cheapest cost possible so they can maximize profit and spend more money promoting their line.
Well, as of today, that changes. I consider myself your personal esthetician and I want to see your skin at its healthiest, so I am making sure you are a well-informed shopper. Many products on the market today contain ingredients that will cause breakouts, even though the packaging may say the opposite, or be for acne prone skin. These "bad" ingredients are known as comedogenic, or acne-causing.
It is a known fact that cosmetic acne is on the
rise. Have you ever suddenly noticed tiny blemishes
or whiteheads that have clustered over your chin,
cheeks, or forehead? This is cosmetic acne. Cosmetic
acne will not result in the big blemishes or latent
scarring caused by cystic acne but it is both unsightly,
upsetting, and certain to persist if you continue
using the cosmetics or products. The average
person is usually not aware that their cosmetic
is causing their acne and therefore use more of
the product to cover up the blemishes. This "cause-and-effect" cycle makes if difficult to keep
you skin clear of blemishes, even if you are treating
them correctly.
You no longer have to be a victim of this cycle, or spend your hard-earned money on products, only to have them cause you blemishes. I have put together a list of ingredients that have been proven to be comedogenic and irritating. I have rated these ingredients from a #3-#5. All ingredients listed are comedogenic, and the higher the rating the more acne-causing that ingredient is. Also, the higher that ingredient is on the listed ingredients, the more of that ingredient there is in a product. Use this list to check all your make-up, skin care, and hair-care products to make sure they're not causing you any cosmetic acne. Click here for the Comedogenic (acne causing) Ingredient List.
Sharron Koltun C.P.E.
Clinical-Basic Skin Care
***Individuals prone to acne, have genetic acne, or wish to keep their skin clear and healthy should use this list for a reference when shopping, and before purchasing products to avoid problems before they appear.
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