1. A substance that tends to produce acne, such as by clogging pores on the skin
   "Regardless of its benefits, coconut oil is a fairly strong comedogenic substance, so be careful when incorporating it into your acne treatment";
   - comedogenic substance, comedogen

1. Tending to cause or promote acne
   "comedogenic ingredients in cosmetics"
    
2. Tending to cause acne by blocking pores
   "She avoided comedogenic makeup to prevent breakouts"

Type of: substance

Encyclopedia: Comedogenic