Is Avocado Oil comedogenic?

A green, fatty oil pressed from avocado fruit that is often marketed for dry skin.

This is informational, not medical advice.

Category: oil

Avocado Oil

Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 3 / 5 (High risk)

Mechanism & Risk:

A green, fatty oil pressed from avocado fruit that is often marketed for dry skin. It is rated moderate on most lists because it is rich in oleic and other fatty acids that can clog pores.

Common INCI Aliases: persea gratissima oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil

Scientific References: getskinscore.com; porecloggingcheck.com; labelpeek.com; skincarisma.com

Other names for Avocado Oil

  • persea gratissima oil
  • persea gratissima (avocado) oil

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