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Hydrogenated coconut oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

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Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Firmed-up coconut oil used to add richness to balms.

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Hydrogenated coconut oil in plain English

Hydrogenated coconut oil is coconut oil processed to make it more solid and stable, used to add body to balms, sticks and creams. It comes from coconut oil, which rates high on classic comedogenic lists. Hydrogenation changes its makeup and there is little direct data on this form, so acne-prone skin may want to watch for breakouts in leave-on products.

Is hydrogenated coconut oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. Hydrogenated coconut oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but it can bother some breakout-prone or sensitive skin. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is hydrogenated coconut oil comedogenic?

Hydrogenated coconut oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does hydrogenated coconut oil do in skincare?

In short: firmed-up coconut oil used to add richness to balms. In formulas it is used for emollient and skin conditioning.

How can I check if a product with hydrogenated coconut oil is acne-safe?

Paste the product's full ingredient list into the free breakoutLabs acne-safe checker. It decodes every ingredient, flags commonly cited pore-cloggers and irritants, and points out acne fighters.

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