Perhaps you have heard or read the word comedogenic, and you may wonder: what does it mean for a product to be comedogenic or non-comedogenic? It is important to know and understand the ingredients we put on our skin, as not all components benefit all skin types.
What does comedogenic mean in cosmetics?
Well, the term comedogenicity refers to the property of an ingredient or product to clog pores, causing acne on the skin.
That is to say, anything that tends to congest the pores and can lead to the formation of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, as well as closed comedones without external inflammation, can be defined as comedogenic.
That said, what is a non-comedogenic product?
For a product to be non-comedogenic means that it meets the verification that its ingredients can help reduce or eliminate pore obstruction and combat the appearance of pimples.
Should oily skin opt for non-comedogenic products?
In the case of people with oily skin who have a particularly sensitive complexion or acne-prone skin, they can be sure to use products with non-comedogenic formulas, as these are less likely to clog pores and therefore may cause fewer acne breakouts or delay their appearance.
However, we must bear in mind that non-comedogenic products do not entirely prevent the appearance of pimples and blemishes, but they are a great help in eliminating excess sebum and bacteria that cause pore obstruction. This is very beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin.
Are our products non-comedogenic?
The formulations we work with at Maminat are designed for sensitive and acne-prone skin, so all of our ingredients are non-comedogenic.
Sometimes we hear that sweet almond oil is comedogenic, but that's only half true because what's truly essential and what we should analyze to discern whether a cosmetic product can generate a certain amount of sebum or, on the contrary, will not cause it, is to know exactly what its formulation is like.
For this reason, we can assure you that none of our products are comedogenic. What is essential is to choose the type of cosmetic that best suits your skin type. You will know that if you have oily skin, you should use a cream specifically for it. In this case, we recommend our moisturizer for oily skin.
Among our moisturizers for oily skin, you can choose between the hydrating cream for oily skin, which is designed for younger skin, and the always young cream for oily skin, which is for mature skin, as in addition to balancing your skin's sebum, it helps slow down skin aging thanks to the collagen and elastin in its formulation.
And what about our makeup, is it non-comedogenic?
Yes, our foundations are non-comedogenic, as their formulation is made with natural ingredients that protect against the development of allergies, eczema, and even acne. Therefore, if your skin is oily or acne-prone, you can confidently opt for our foundations, as well as our blushes.
