What does non-comedogenic mean?

What does non-comedogenic mean?

Are you someone who is into serious skincare? Then here's an oft-used term you must be familiar with — non-comedogenic. You might have also seen it in various skincare products. But what does this term exactly mean in skincare? Is it the same as oil-free products? You could be a bit confused on this. No worries. Here's everything you need to know about the term non-comedogenic.  Read on to know more about non-comedogenic skincare, its benefits, who should prefer it, and how to find the best non-comedogenic products.

Content Index

  • A little bit about non-comedogenic
  • Have you heard of these non-comedogenic oils?
  • Who should use it?
  • It's skintelligent. It's non-comedogenic.

A little bit about non-comedogenic

To put it in simple words, it means skincare products that are unlikely to clog your pores. But is that all? Not really. There's more to non-comedogenic products that you must be aware of. Not all oil-free products are non-comedogenic. It might still have ingredients that are capable of clogging your pores. So here are some ingredients that you must keep an eye on. Avoid nasty ingredients such as isopropyl myristate and derivatives, propylene glycol-2, and lanolins. Remember to read out the labels before deciding if it's non-comedogenic or not.

Have you heard of these non-comedogenic oils?

Yes, you heard it right. Not all oils will clog your pores. There are non-comedogenic oils such as grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, neem oil, and sweet almond oil. These oils will not only let your pores breathe but also nourish your dry skin. Is your oily skin holding you back from trying them out? Here’s something for you to cheer about. Non-comedogenic oils will help you keep your oily skin moisturized without the risk of breakouts.

Who should use it?

Non-comedogenic products for acne are familiar to many of us. But is it just for acne-prone skin? Here’s a fact. It's suitable for people of every skin type. Since it doesn't clog your pores, those with acne-prone or oily skin will benefit the most from non-comedogenic skincare. 

Not all non-comedogenic products have the same ingredients. So look for ingredients and choose a product that works for your skin type. While dry skinned people could opt for more nourishing ingredients, non-comedogenic products with neem oil or salicylic acid is good for oily or acne-prone skin. 

It's skintelligent®. It's non-comedogenic.

At TheUnbottleCo, all our products are non-comedogenic. Yes, we love your skin just like you. We don't want to choke your pores. Our best non-comedogenic products let your skin breathe freely and healthily. And here's the best part. All our products are 100% natural and proven to treat skin concerns. So why not be a part of our clean non-comedogenic skincare and let your skin enjoy the goodness of nature? Try out this skintelligent® range of products from the unbottle co for effective non-comedogenic skincare. 

Deep Hydration Serum For Dry Skin With Licorice Root & Turmeric 15ml

To treat: 

  • Lactic acid helps your skin to stay elastic, smooth, and more flexible.
  • Sodium hyaluronate has the magical duality of moisturizing skin and reduce inflammation

To prevent recurrence:

  • Squalene reduces the appearance of fine lines
  • Turmeric acts as a powerful antioxidant to eliminate free radicals

Deep Hydrating Body Lotion Proven To Fight Dry Skin With Wheat Germ & Almond Oil 200ml

To treat:

  • Kojic acid treats skin conditions such as sun damage, scars, and age spots
  • Almond oil preserves skin’s natural moisture

To prevent recurrence:

  • Wheat germ oil builds collagen
  • Honey corrects skin tone and brightens skin 

Age Defence Body Lotion Proven To Fight Fine Lines and Wrinkles with Kojic Acid & Saffron Oil 200ml

 To treat:

  • Kojic acid treats skin conditions such as sun damage, scars, and age spots
  • Saffron oil boosts collagen synthesis for brighter-looking skin

To prevent recurrence:

  • Wheat germ oil builds collagen and improves skin elasticity
  • Almond oil preserves skin’s natural moisture

Age-Defence Face Cleanser Proven To Fight Fine Lines & Wrinkles With Grapeseed Oil & Alpha Arbutin 100ml

To treat: 

  • Alpha-arbutin brightens skin tone and heals skin damage
  • Grapeseed oil improves skin elasticity and flexibility

To prevent recurrence:

  • Green tea reduces free radicals and detoxes skin
  • Saffron evens and brightens skin tone without causing breakouts

Age Defence Face Serum For Fine Lines & Wrinkles with Grapeseed Oil 15ml

To treat:

  • Grapeseed oil improves skin elasticity and flexibility
  • Witch hazel relieves inflammation and tightens pores

To prevent recurrence:

  • Rosehip oil exfoliates and brightens skin
  • Saffron oil boosts natural collagen to improve skin elasticity and also brightens skin

Acne Clearing Face Cleanser Proven To Fight Acne With Calendula & TeaTree Oil 100 ml

  To treat: 

  • Calendula oil has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties for soothing eczema
  • Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial that reduces acne-causing infection

To prevent recurrence:

  • Glycerin naturally prevents skin from drying out and retains moisture
  • Castor oil naturally fights acne and is a natural cleanser

Acne-Clearing Body Lotion Proven To Fight Acne & Dark Spots With Almond Oil & Shea Butter 200ml

To treat: 

  • Almond oil, rich in fatty acids, is a proven body acne combatant
  • Wheat germ oil nourishes and replenishes dull skin

To prevent recurrence: 

  • Shea butter is an effective moisturizer that softens skin
  • Mango butter protects the skin against oxidative stress and sun damage

Acne Clearing Serum Proven To Fight Acne & Dark Spots With Chamomile & Safflower 15ml

To treat:

  • Wintergreen-derived salicylic acid acts on acne and dries it out
  • Safflower seed, an antioxidant lightens acne scars

To prevent recurrence:

  • Chamomile acts as a powerful antioxidant to eliminate free radicals
  • Cherimoya fruit extract reduces the body’s oxidative stress

Deep Hydrating Face Cleanser Proven To Fight Dry Skin With Lactic Acid & Alpha Arbutin 100ml

To treat:

  • Lactic acid is a natural AHA that improves skin elasticity and lightens dark spots
  • Sodium hyaluronate has the magical duality of moisturizing skin and reducing inflammation

To prevent recurrence: 

  • Arginine PCA captures skin moisture and keeps it hydrated all day long
  • Alpha-arbutin brightens skin tone and heals skin damage

Kumkumadi Tailam For Natural Skin Glow

 This gentle face oil prevents acne, evens out skin tone, and gives skin a natural glow with ingredients such as kumkuma, chandana, patanga and manjistha 

  • Kumkuma brightens the complexion and reduces age spots
  • Chandana improves elasticity and promotes even tone
  • Patanga fights free radicals
  • Manjishta detoxifies skin
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