"Oil free" skincare products

advertising of oil free skincare products confuses me.  what does it mean?

2 answers to “"Oil free" skincare products”

A: Oil-free skin care products mean products that have been scientifically shown to not cause acne

Susan Goodlerner, MD

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... more

A: There are many terms used in marketing skin care...

Jeannette Graf, MD

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... more

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