Is Coconut Oil comedogenic?
Coconut Oil is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
Rated 4; one of the most common pore-clogging ingredients in 'natural' products.
Also listed as
Coconut Oil · Cocos Nucifera Oil · Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil · Virgin Coconut Oil · Coconut Butter
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Related ingredients
- Hydrogenated Coconut Oil — 3/5
- Wheat Germ Oil — 5/5
- Wheat Germ Glyceride — 3/5
- Flaxseed Oil — 4/5
- Soybean Oil — 3/5
- Corn Oil — 3/5
- Cottonseed Oil — 3/5
- Avocado Oil — 3/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Coconut Oil comedogenic?
Coconut Oil is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Coconut Oil?
4 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 4; one of the most common pore-clogging ingredients in 'natural' products.
›Other names for Coconut Oil on ingredient labels
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coconut Butter