Dead skin cells and excess oil (sebum) mix together to clog pores. Normally, dead skin cells slough off on their own, but when there’s too much sebum, build-up can occur that backs up the sloughing process. Acne-causing bacteria, Cutibacterium acnes (formerly known as Propionibacterium acne...
Comedogenic ingredients are the ingredients that clog your pores, resulting in different types of acne. Our application allows you to easily check whether the product’s ingredient list contains any pore-clogging ingredients, or if the product is safe to use on acne-prone skin. ...