Ingredient
Petrolatum
Occlusive · INCI: Petrolatum
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Not pore-clogging
Not a pore-clogger. Considered safe for acne-prone skin.
Is Petrolatum comedogenic?
No. Petrolatum isn't considered pore-clogging, and we read it as safe to use on acne-prone skin. That doesn't make it right for everyone, but congestion isn't the thing to watch for with it.
Why we read it this way
Despite its heavy feel, cosmetic-grade petrolatum is considered non-comedogenic and is widely used in barrier-repair products.
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