Belaray Dermatology - Jericho, Plainview, Long Island, NY

Did you know that some ingredients in cosmetics, medications, make up, sunblocks, shaving creams, and hair care products can cause pimples and skin irritation? The only way to tell if your products may be contributing to your skin problem is to know what ingredients might be bad for your skin.

Here is a list to help you of common ingredients, rated for both comedogenicity (COM), and irritancy (IRR). “0” is a good score, and “5” is the worst score. If you have acne prone, or sensitive skin, you should use caution when using a product with an ingredient that scores a “3”, “4”, or “5”.

If you find an ingredient not on this list, let us know and we will add it.

This list is alphabetized for your convenience. Print it out, and bring it with you to your next visit to the cosmetic counter.

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