Ingredient
Papaya Seed Oil
Plant oil · INCI: Carica Papaya Seed 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 Papaya Seed Oil comedogenic?
Yes. Papaya Seed 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
A rich seed or nut oil whose fatty-acid profile is reported to congest pores in concentrated, leave-on use on the face.
The nuance
Often fine on the body or on resilient skin; the concern is concentrated, leave-on use on breakout-prone areas.
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