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Is Hyaluronic Acid comedogenic?
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant that draws water into the skin. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Hyaluronic Acid is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant that draws water into the skin. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Betaine — Acne safe · 0/5
- Butylene Glycol — Acne safe · 0/5
- Glycereth-26 — Acne safe · 0/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Pentylene Glycol — Acne safe · 0/5
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.