Recently, many representatives of the fair sex prefer to use a variety of oils as skin care products. And it is not surprising, because this cosmetic product differs not only by natural origin, it carefully cares for the dermis, regardless of its type. Stopping your choice on a certain oil for cosmetic procedures for the face, you must consider the comedogenicity of this drug. Let's take a closer look at this indicator, and also look at what oils are comedogenic and non-comedogenic.
Concept of comedogenicity
The use of such terminology in relation to oil products has come from the word "comedo", which denotes black dots that worsen the complexion, as well as negatively affecting the appearance of the dermis. In some situations, if a young lady does not properly care for the skin of the face, they can cause acne and acne.
Unfortunately, comedones can appear both in adolescence and in more mature age.
To understand what is the comedogenicity of oils, it is necessary to recall the basics of the school course of anatomy. Every hair, no matter where it appears, develops in a special indentation on the surface of the epidermis. This deepening is also called the follicle.
So that the hair develops and grows, it is smeared with subcutaneous fat, which is produced by the sebaceous glands. If the duct is blocked, then comedo appears at this point. When creating a favorable environment for the development of bacteria, the site with a comedo can become inflamed and a pimple is formed.
If the cosmetic oil for the face was chosen incorrectly, it can also provoke a blocked duct. Fortunately, not all oily products have the ability to clog pores.
Many of them, by contrast, are characterized by a therapeutic effect and allow you to care for oily or problem dermis.
The comedogenicity of various oils is estimated on a five-point scale:
- 0 - indicates that the oil product belongs to the non-comedogenic variants and is not able to clog pores;
- 1 - this product has a low degree of comedogenicity;
- 2 - similar oil is characterized by moderately low comedogenicity;
- 3 - oil production refers to moderately comedogenic variants;
- 4 - oils with a fairly high comedogenicity limit are obtained;
- 5 - the maximum value belongs to oil products, which are very comedogenic variants.
Power
Zero and low
As mentioned above, non-medicinal oils are those oily products that have a similar figure of 0 or 1. They differ in liquid consistency, spread well and are distributed over the surface of the skin. Non-comaceous oils are also characterized by lightness and can be used by women who have not only oily or problem skin, but also dry or normal skin.
Consider a list of facial oils that belong to non-comedogenic products.
| Oil name | Comedogenic index |
| Shi | 0 |
| Safflower | 0 |
| Refined sunflower oil | 0 |
| Mangoe | 0 |
| Made from hemp | 0 |
| Argan | 0 |
| Derived from rosehips | 1 |
| Made from black cumin | 1 |
| From sea buckthorn | 1 |
| Sesame seed | 1 |
| Castor | 1 |
| Extract of pomegranate seeds | 1 |
| Unrefined Sunflower Oil | 1 |
Oil products with a zero degree of comedogenicity do not have the ability to clog pores, on the contrary, they are used as effective means for their cleaning. Oil products, characterized by a first degree of comedogenicity, can be fearlessly applied even to the skin areas affected by acne.
Moderate
These oil products can manifest themselves in different ways, so it is difficult to predict what effect can be achieved if they are used for the face with oily skin. You can find out the result only by conducting a small experiment. It is necessary to apply this tool on a small area of the dermis and check its effect.
If the skin does not turn red and does not inflame, it means that you can safely include such oils in the composition of cosmetic preparations for the care of the face and décolleté dermis.
Let us consider in more detail the table of products with moderate and low levels of comedogenicity.
| Oil name | Comedogenic index |
| From pumpkin | 2 |
| Tamanu | 2 |
| Sandalwood | 2 |
| Peach seed | 2 |
| Almond kernels | 2 |
| Avocado Pitted | 2 |
| From hazelnut | 2 |
| Grape | 2 |
| Peanut Fruit | 2 |
| Apricot pit | 2 |
| Cotton | 3 |
| From soy | 3 |
| From olives | 3 |
| From macadamia | 3 |
| Unrefined Sesame Seed | 3 |
| Corn | 3 |
Oil products with 2 degrees of comedogenicity can easily be used by women who have normal and dry dermis. They perfectly moisturize it and restore the skin. It is also recommended to apply preparations based on these oils to get rid of scars that have arisen as a result of the fight against acne.
Oil products that differ by 3 degrees of comedogenicity may be applied by women who have a very dry skin. They can also be used on areas of the dermis, which is not prone to the appearance of comedones. These are eyelids, elbows, knees and heels.
High
These oils should not be used by women who have oily or problem skin. Young ladies with a similar type of skin should avoid applying to the face of cosmetic preparations, which include such oils. Even a small proportion of these components can cause serious damage to the skin.
Consider the list of oils with a high degree of comedogenicity.
| Oil name | Comedogenic index |
| Coconut Fruit | 4 |
| From cocoa fruit | 4 |
| From flax seeds | 4 |
| Palm | 4 |
| From wheat germ | 5 |
Oil products that differ in 4 degrees of comedogenicity, stimulate the sebaceous glands. They prevent the dermis from “breathing” by clogging and clogging the pores. The optimal use of these oils is in areas of the body that are characterized by a high degree of dryness. Often they are used to get rid of dry and brittle ends of hair. Many people also use them orally as the main ingredients that make up alternative medicine to combat various diseases.
Despite the fact that the oil obtained from wheat germ, is a very useful product, it must be added to cosmetic preparations with extreme caution, observing the minimum dosage. It is recommended to apply it only on those areas of the skin that are not prone to the appearance of comedones.
Beneficial features
Despite the fact that some oils belong to the category of clogging pores, they are distinguished by a large number of useful properties and are very often used in various cosmetic preparations.
The following options belong to the most demanded oils.
- Oil obtained from the kernels of almonds. Its composition contains such fatty acids as oleic and linoleic. Due to these components, the skin is moistened and regenerated.The structure of the almond oil also contains vitamins A, B and E, which help to overcome the age-related changes of the dermis, perfectly cope with peeling and help get rid of the inflamed areas on the skin.
- Oil obtained from avocado pits. A small amount of it can be used even on areas of skin with acne. It helps to perfectly moisturize the dermis.
Thanks to the contained retinol, it helps to cope with inflammatory processes on the face.
- Coconut Fruit OilIt is rich in hyaluronic acid, therefore it is used at the first signs of withering dry dermis. It makes the skin more elastic, returning youth. Useful components that make up this oil can penetrate into the deepest layers of the epidermis, moisturizing and nourishing it.
- Palm oil recommended for young ladies with very dry skin. It helps to cope not only with inflammatory processes, but also to get rid of areas where the skin is very flaky.
Peach seed oil can be applied to combination skin. It allows you to cope with the peeling, and also protects against the premature appearance of wrinkles. Due to the essential components contained, it is characterized by an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
As you can see, knowledge of the degree of oil comediness helps to choose the best option for any skin type.
How to choose the oil by skin type, see the video below.
