Definition: Believed to cause comedones, or pore blockages. Examples of comedogenic ingredients include mineral oil, cocoa butter, and stearic acid. Use of comedogenic products can contribute to an acne condition.
Comedogenic
By Angela Palmer, About.com
Updated: November 30, 2007
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