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Is Linoleic Acid comedogenic?
Linoleic Acid is a fatty acid used as an emollient or thickener. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Linoleic Acid is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Linoleic Acid?
Linoleic Acid is a fatty acid used as an emollient or thickener. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: linoleic acid.
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 →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Linoleic Acid is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Squalane — Low risk · 1/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Niacinamide — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hyaluronic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hemp Seed Oil — 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.