Some substances, such as certain oils or dyes, may make acne worse by irritating the skin. Avoid skin care products that contain the following:
- Sodium lauryl sulfate,TEA-lauryl sulfate, laureth-4, and lauryl alcohol
- Propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol (PEG)
- Silicone and dimethicone
- Isopropyl alcohol, SD alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and acetone
- Butylstearate, and oleic acid
- Mineral oil, petrolatum, or lanolin
- Methyl- or propylparaben, phenoxyethanol, and imidazolidinyl urea
- Pumice, aluminum oxide, and sodium tetraborate
- Dyes, such as drug and cosmetic red dyes found in blush make-up
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | March 1, 2007 |
Author:Monica Rhodes
Last Updated: 03/01/2007
