Today, we're finding out the answer to our burning question, what are the skincare ingredients to avoid if you have acne-prone skin? Read on to find out great suggestions if you or anyone you know want to better the health of your skin.
1. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Palmitate While it’s great for flaunting advertisement-worthy lather , but SLS in your cleanser can cause irritation to those with sensitive skin. It can cause skin barrier disruption and make active breakouts worse. Fortunately, there are many sulfate-free cleansers available in the market that perform just as well as sulfate-ridden ones. Secondly, Palmitate is a penetration enhancer. Simply put, it increases the absorption of active ingredients into the skin. Even though this ingredient doesn’t have inflammatory qualities, it leads to clogged pores and non-inflamed closed 'comedones', which can show up like tiny bumps on the face.
