Definitions
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- adjective Not tending to produce or aggravate acne.
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- adjective Not
comedogenic .
Etymologies
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Examples
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If your physician diagnoses adult acne, choose facial cleansers, lotions, and cosmetics that are water-based and oil-free, or labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic."
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If your doctor confirms that it’s acne, choose facial cleansers, lotions, or cosmetics that are water-based and oil-free or labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic," meaning that they shouldn’t aggravate acne.
Q&A: Can any drugs, creams, or other products worsen acne? 2010
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"noncomedogenic," which is skin doctor speak for "will not clog your pores and cause eggplant-sized zits the night before that fraternity semi-formal you've been looking forward to for the entire semester."
BlogHer 2009
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While petrolatum has received some bad press recently, the bottom line is that it is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic (does not clog pores) and nonacnegenic (does not cause acne).
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2011
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It is the second most common active ingredient in moisturizers today, as it dilutes petrolatum and is also hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic.
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2011
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Don't believe all the noncomedogenic claims—putting extra goop on your face that contains chemicals or sun barriers is bound to cause problems.
When Beauty's Only Skin-Deep Tina Gaudoin 2011
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It is the second most common active ingredient in moisturizers today, as it dilutes petrolatum and is also hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic.
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2011
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While petrolatum has received some bad press recently, the bottom line is that it is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic (does not clog pores) and nonacnegenic (does not cause acne).
Robert Tornambe, M.D.: What's In That Cream You're Putting On Your Face? M.D. Robert Tornambe 2011
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Look for “oil-free,” “hypoallergenic,” and “noncomedogenic” on labels.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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When the skin is dry, using a noncomedogenic, fragrance-free moisturizer can help soften the skin and reduce the temptation to pick.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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