PORES BE GONE!!!



I am constantly in a struggle against my ever returning blackheads. It seems that each time that you get rid of them, more grow in their place. So what is the cause of these black invasions on our faces? Besides dirt and other junk that we are exposed to in our daily lives, we may be applying comedogenic ingredients on our face without even knowing it! You may be surprised by the following list of comedogenic ingredients….but they really do clog pores! So when you are buying a new product, check that it does not include these ingredients and look for the alternatives!



Ingredients that cause blackheads, pimples and breakouts:



1. Cocoa Butter, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE


Found In: Moisturizers, sunscreens, massage creams and makeup


Alternatives: Kalaya oil, Plant oils or Vegetable Glycerine



2. Coconut Oil, Lanolin


Found In: Moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, makeup (Basically almost in everything!!!)


Alternatives: Plant oils, Kalaya Oil, Vegetable Glycerine



3. Cinnamates, Octyl Palmitate, Paba, Salicylates


Found In: Most sunscreens


Alternatives: Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide



4. Petrolatum


Found In: Moisturizers, balms, makeup and baby products


Alternatives: Beeswax, Carnauba, Candelilla and Jojoba wax



5. Shea Butter


Found In: Moisturizers, shampoos and soaps


Alternatives: Plant oils (except coconut), Kalaya oil, Vegetable Glycerine



6. Paraffin


Found In: Cold cream, cleansers, lip balms and makeup


Alternatives: Beeswax, Carnauba, Candelilla and Jojoba wax



7. Mineral Oil


Found In: Cleansers, moisturizers, makeup and other products


Alternatives: Plant oils, Kalaya Oil, Vegetable Glycerine



8. D&C and FD&C Red Dyes


Found In: Most makeup such as blushes, lipsticks, powders and foundations


Alternatives: Carmine, Caramel, Grapeskin Extract or Iron Oxide

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

It was relay a good information, I also had the same problem I hope your suggestion will suearly help me to get rid from the problem.

I also had the same problem, now i think with your suggestion i could also get rid of the blackheads.

Thanks for the list. Only get the occasional clogged pore but I'm looking for products with natural ingredients so this info. is really helpful.

The best way to get rid of blackheads all together is to avoid products with these ingredients in it, and regularly go get facials and get a deep cleaning done. A cosmetician can clean out your blackheads without leaving scarring or redness. That way you are starting with a clean slate!