Is Palm Oil comedogenic?
A semi-solid oil pressed from oil palm fruit and used in soaps, butters and processed foods.
This is informational, not medical advice.
Category: oil
Palm Oil
Fungal acne trigger Comedogenic Rating: 4 / 5 (High risk)
Mechanism & Risk:
A semi-solid oil pressed from oil palm fruit and used in soaps, butters and processed foods. Its saturated fat content makes it rated high on the checkers that cover it.
Common INCI Aliases: elaeis guineensis oil, elaeis guineensis (palm) fruit oil
Scientific References: labelpeek.com; skinsafecheck.com
Other names for Palm Oil
- elaeis guineensis oil
- elaeis guineensis (palm) fruit oil
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