To reduce acne, avoid these seven common pore-clogging ingredients:
- Heavy Oils: Coconut oil and cocoa butter are too heavy for some skin types.
- Silicones: Found in many products, they can trap oil and bacteria.
- Lanolin: Derived from sheep’s wool, it clogs pores in some people.
- Isopropyl Myristate: A smoothing cosmetic ingredient that’s highly comedogenic.