COMEDOGENIC INGREDIENTS TO BE AWARE OF

Isopropyl Myristate Causes Acne And Skin Irritation

There are several chemicals analogous to isopropyl myristate in cosmetics:

• isopropyl isosterate
• myristyl myristate
• octyl sterate
• isopropyl palmitate

Coloring Substances May Be The Cause Of Your Acne Outbreaks: D & C Red No. 3, 17, 21, 30 and 36

Other ingredients causing acne:

• Cocoa and coconut butter (frequently used in BodyShop products)
  
• stearic acid used to create O/W (oil in water) emulsions, naturally produced from palm kernel oil (used in some Lush products)
  
• algae extract and derivates such as algin
• butyl stearate (used as lubricant)
• hydrogenated vegetable oil