Lydia's University's Lectures

Thursday 1 September 2011

What Worsens Acne Vulgaris?

1. Cosmetics, skincare products and hair pomades - those containing pore clogging ingredients such as the following can worsen acne:
a) Synthetic lanolins (e.g. acetylated lanoline, etoxylated lanolin)
b) Botanicals (e.g. algae extract)
c) Detergents (e.g. sodium lauryl sulfate)
d) Natural oils (e.g. cocoa butter, coconut oil, coconut butter, wheat germ oil)
e) Pigments (e.g. Drug & Cosmetic (D & C) red dye #3, #17 and #21)

Learn more from the All About Acne Course

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