Noncomedogenic oils help keep dry skin supple and oily skin acne-free. That's because noncomedogenic oils don't clog pores. This allows skin to breathe, remain hydrated, and keeps it free from breakouts. ... Comedogenic oils and products made with them may clog your pores, causing the eruption of
How do you know if a product is non-comedogenic?
It's usually presented as a table that assigns common skin-care ingredients a number from 0-3 or 0-5. The higher the number, the more likely that ingredient is to clog pores; anything rated a 0, 1, or 2 is generally considered “noncomedogenic.” So if you avoid anything higher than 2, you won't break out.
What does non-comedogenic mean?
Noncomedogenic is a term used to describe skincare and makeup products that are formulated in such a way that they are not likely to cause pore blockages (comedones) and breakouts.