BusinessAugust 28, 2026

comedogenic

kom-i-duh-JEN-ik

Definition

Tending to clog pores and contribute to the development of acne or blemishes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'comedere' meaning 'to eat up' (referring to the plug in a pore) combined with the suffix '-genic' meaning 'producing.' It was coined in medical and cosmetic contexts to describe substances that promote the formation of comedones, or blackheads.

In the news

The article emphasizes that the new skincare range is non-comedogenic, reassuring consumers that the products are designed not to cause breakouts or clog pores.

Kay Beauty Enters Skincare with New Hydration Range

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