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    Avoid the Breakouts: Top Pore-Clogging Ingredients to Watch Out For in Your Skincare

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    Avoid the Breakouts: Top Pore-Clogging Ingredients to Watch Out For in Your Skincare

    If you struggle with acne or sensitive, breakout-prone skin, you’re not alone. One of the most common triggers of acne flare-ups is often hiding in plain sight—right in your skincare products. Many well-meaning ingredients can clog pores or irritate sensitive skin, especially for those with acne-prone or sensitive complexions. Understanding which ingredients may be behind breakouts empowers you to make better choices, prevent irritation, and promote healthier, clearer skin.

    Why Skincare Ingredients Matter

    Not all skincare products are created with acne-prone skin in mind. Ingredients that work wonders for some skin types can be disastrous for others, particularly if they’re comedogenic (pore-clogging) or overly rich for skin types prone to oiliness or sensitivity. For anyone who’s dealt with persistent breakouts despite a good skincare routine, there’s a chance the issue lies in hidden pore-clogging ingredients.

    Top Pore-Clogging Ingredients to Avoid

    1. Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

    2. Algae Extract

    3. Algin

    4. Butyl Stearate

    5. Carrageenan

    6. Cetyl Acetate

    7. Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20

    8. Chondrus Crispus (aka Irish Moss or Carageenan Moss)

    9. Chlorella

    10. Coal Tar

    11. Cocoa Butter

    12. Coconut Alkanes

    13. Coconut Butter

    14. Coconut Oil

    15. Colloidal Sulfur

    16. Cotton Awws Oil

    17. Cotton Seed Oil

    18. D & C Red # 17

    19. D & C Red # 21

    20. D & C Red # 3

    21. D & C Red # 30

    22. D & C Red # 36

    23. Decyl Oleate

    24. Dioctyl Succinate

    25. Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2- Sulfosuccinate

    26. Ethoxylated Lanolin

    27. Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    28. Glyceryl Stearate SE

    29. Glyceryl-3 Diisostearate

    30. Hexadecyl Alcohol

    31. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

    32. Isocetyl Alcohol

    33. Isocetyl Stearate

    34. Isodecyl Oleate

    35. Isopropyl Isostearate

    36. Isopropyl Linolate

    37. Isopropyl Myristate

    38. Isopropyl Palmitate

    39. Isostearyl Isostearate

    40. Isostearyl Neopentanoate

    41. Kelp

    42. Laminaria Digitata Extract

    43. Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Laminaria Saccharine)

    44. Laureth-23

    45. Laureth-4

    46. Lauric Acid

    47. Mink Oil

    48. Myristic Acid

    49. Myristyl Lactate

    50. Myristyl Myristate

    51. Octyl Palmitate

    52. Octyl Stearate

    53. Oleth-3

    54. Oleyl Alcohol

    55. PEG 16 Lanolin

    56. PEG 200 Dilaurate

    57. PEG 8 Stearate

    58. PG Monostearate

    59. PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate

    60. Plankton

    61. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

    62. Potassium Chloride

    63. Propylene Glycol Monostearate

    64. Red Algae

    65. Seaweed

    66. Shark Liver Oil (Squalene)

    67. Sodium Laureth Sulfate

    68. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

    69. Solulan 16

    70. Sorbitan Oleate

    71. Soybean Oil

    72. Spirulina

    73. Steareth 10

    74. Stearic Acid Tea

    75. Stearyl Heptanoate

    76. Sulfated Castor Oil

    77. Sulfated Jojoba Oil

    78. Wheat Germ Glyceride

    79. Wheat Germ Oil

    80. Xylene

    Achieving Clearer Skin with the Right Ingredients

    Understanding which ingredients may trigger breakouts and which support clear, healthy skin allows you to make better choices that benefit your skin in the long term. At MAXDAHLIA, we prioritize clinically clean, non-comedogenic ingredients designed with sensitive and acne-prone skin in mind, so you can trust that every product is created to keep your skin healthy and radiant.

    By choosing acne-safe skincare, you’re taking control of your skin health and minimizing the chances of irritating flare-ups or clogged pores. Here’s to clearer skin and an empowered skincare routine!

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