comedogenic oil
Comedogenicity rating 5/5 in the rabbit ear assay. One of the most comedogenic natural oils; very rich in oleic acid and contains vitamin E (tocopherols). Despite antioxidant benefits, should be avoided in facial products for acne-prone skin.
Wheat Germ 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.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1984 · observational · n=50
Rabbit ear assay: wheat germ oil rated 5/5 — highest comedogenicity; very rich in oleic acid; despite high vitamin E (tocopherol) content, strongly promotes comedone formation; one of the most comedogenic natural oils tested alongside algae extract
Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences · 2021 · animal
Wheat germ oil creams and ointments at 10% and 20% were applied (0.5 g/day) to dorsal excisional wounds in Sprague-Dawley rats. The 20% WGO ointment reduced wound diameter by about 90% within three weeks and outperformed cream bases, supporting WGO as a potential topical wound-healing agent.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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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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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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Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g
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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)
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)
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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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Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30
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Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30
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Travel Size Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Octocrylene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml)
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$80.00100ml · $0.80/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml)
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$80.00100ml · $0.80/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator (100ml) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sweet Almond Oil.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)
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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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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
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$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)
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$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm (100g)
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm (100g)
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream - 1.7 oz
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Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream - 1.7 oz
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Hyper Real Skincanvas Balm Moisturizing Cream - 1.7 oz is a barrier moisturiser by MAC. Key ingredients include Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coconut Oil.
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