comedogenic oil
Comedogenicity rating 4/5. High in lauric acid (C12) and myristic acid (C14) which feed Malassezia yeast, exacerbating seborrheic dermatitis and fungal acne. Solid at room temperature, occlusive, and promotes follicular plugging.
Coconut Oil is a comedogenic oil backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.
Dermatitis · 2008 · rct · n=52
In a double-blind RCT of adults with atopic dermatitis, virgin coconut oil applied twice daily for 4 weeks reduced Staphylococcus aureus skin colonization and dryness more than virgin olive oil; only 5% of coconut-oil-treated subjects remained S. aureus positive versus 50% with olive oil.
Archives of Dermatology · 1972 · observational · n=100
Seminal clinical report that coined 'acne cosmetica': identified cosmetic preparations as a cause of persistent low-grade comedonal acne, establishing that comedogenic cosmetic ingredients can directly induce acne; underpins concern about occlusive comedogenic oils such as coconut oil in acne-prone skin.
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ELEMIS
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
Cleanser
$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g)
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$72.00100ml · $0.72/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g)
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$72.00100ml · $0.72/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g
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$18.4220ml · $0.92/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g
Cleanser
$18.4220ml · $0.92/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)
Cleanser – for Dryness
$126.00200ml · $0.63/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)
Cleanser – for Dryness
$126.00200ml · $0.63/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Antipodes
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml
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$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml
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Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml
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$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml
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Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml is a antioxidant serum by Antipodes. Key ingredients include Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Wella Professionals
Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml
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$31.75100ml · $0.32/ml
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Wella Professionals
Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml
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$31.75100ml · $0.32/ml
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Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Smoothing Oil 100ml is a antioxidant serum by Wella Professionals. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol Denat.
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Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil 75ml
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$32.3975ml · $0.43/ml
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Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil 75ml
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$32.3975ml · $0.43/ml
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Sol de Janeiro Glowmotions Copacabana Bronze Glow Oil 75ml is a antioxidant serum by Sol de Janeiro. Key ingredients include Mica, Fragrance, Coconut Oil.
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ESPA
ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml
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$64.7755ml · $1.18/ml
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ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml
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$64.7755ml · $1.18/ml
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ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml is a antioxidant serum by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE.
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Noughty
Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml
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$15.23300ml · $0.05/ml
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Noughty
Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml
Moisturizer
$15.23300ml · $0.05/ml
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Noughty To the Rescue Intense Moisture Treatment 300ml is a basic moisturiser by Noughty. Key ingredients include Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate.
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