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Is Corn Oil comedogenic?
Corn Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. Its comedogenicity rating is 3/5 — moderate pore-clogging risk.
Corn Oil has a moderate chance of clogging pores. Plenty of people tolerate it, but if you break out easily it is worth watching — particularly if it is one of the first few ingredients listed.
What is Corn Oil?
Corn Oil is a plant or carrier oil used to moisturise and condition skin. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: corn oil, zea mays oil.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Acne-safe alternatives to Corn Oil
If Corn Oil breaks you out, these lower-rated oil options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Argan Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Safflower Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Sunflower Oil — Acne safe · 0/5
- Camellia / Tsubaki Oil — Low risk · 1/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.