"Oil Free" Skincare Products
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Susan Goodlerner, MD
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Tags: beauty product, oily skin
advertising of oil free skincare products confuses me. what does it mean?
2 answers to "Oil Free" Skincare Products
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There are many terms used in marketing skin care...
There are many terms used in marketing skin care products. The most commonly used are “oil-free” and “non-comedogenic.” In fact, these terms are not regulatory and no federally regulated test dictates their use.
These terms date back to a time when comedogenicity (clogging of pores) was determined by the response to applying product to the ears of rabbits. There was a grading system based on the clogging response to the product. Fortunately, this type of testing is...
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Jeannette Graf, MD
Long Island City Dermatologist
Long Island City Dermatologist
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Oil-free skin care products mean products that have been scientifically shown to not cause acne
If you skin is prone to acne-blackheads, red bumps, clogged pores, I recommend products labelled oil-free. Another term to look for is non-comedogenic. Cosmetic companies who use this labelling must submit tests on their products. One of the most common tests is the rabbit ear, which can get blackheads like humans due the the presence of similar glands. Products are tested on the rabbit ear with multiple daily or twice daily applications. If the rabbit ear doesn't form blackheads, human...
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Susan Goodlerner, MD
Torrance Dermatologist
Torrance Dermatologist