Why would a manufacturer put an ingredient that will clog pores into a skin care product? There are lots of reasons. Some highly pore-clogging ingredients give the product a smooth, elegant feel. But the same properties that make it feel smooth and elegant make it glide down into your pores...
2. Unclog pores with a retinoid When your oil production is triggered by hormonal fluctuations, the excess oil (plus dead skin cells) will clog the pore faster than it can shed, giving bacteria a space to thrive. A high-strength retinoid, however, speeds up the pore’s shedding process, ...
Creams are often filled with pore-clogging ingredients. Here, we spoke with experts and reviewers to find the 12 best non-comedogenic moisturizer.