"Oil Free" Skincare Products

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... more

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... more