Cosmetics and Acne

Heavy, greasy skin creams may irritate acne because they tend to clog the hair follicles.

Cocoa butter is a big offender. Non-medicated, oil-free and water-based cosmetics should be used instead and for only the minimum time necessary; however, avoiding cosmetics completely is the best thing to do.

The important thing is to choose the right products for your skin type. As a general rule, look for products that are noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic, which indicate that they don't clog pores.

Products that say "dermatologist tested" may be tested by skin doctors, but they aren't necessarily a good choice for acne-prone skin.

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