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Acetone Comedogenic Rating: 0/5

Low riskSolventIrritancy 5/5

Acetone has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5.

What a 0/5 rating means

On the comedogenic scale, a 0 means it will not clog pores for essentially anyone, including very acne-prone skin. That places Acetone in the range most people, including many with acne-prone skin, tolerate well.

One thing the number cannot tell you is concentration. Ingredients are listed in descending order, so Acetone near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.

About Acetone

It is a solvent used to dissolve other ingredients or aid drying. A stripping solvent rated 0 for clogging but a maximum 5 for irritancy.

Acetone in makeup and skincare

It is used in liquid liners, nail products, and some cleansers. Its irritancy is rated separately at 5/5, which is worth noting for sensitive or reactive skin.

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Sources

Informational only, not medical advice. Comedogenic ratings are a screening guide; individual skin varies.