Ingredient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emulsifier / solubilizer · INCI: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil comedogenic?
Yes. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is a known pore-clogging ingredient, and we read it as highly comedogenic. If you're acne-prone, it's worth avoiding, especially when it sits near the top of an ingredient list.
Why we read it this way
An ethoxylated emulsifier or solubilizer flagged by an acne-safe list. Used at low levels, so evidence is mixed and formula-dependent.
The nuance
Generally low-risk as a minor formula ingredient; more debated in rich, oil-heavy products.
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