comedogenic

[ kom-i-doh-jen-ik ]
/ ˈkɒm ɪ doʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /

adjective

(especially of a cosmetic or skin-care product) tending to clog pores and encourage the formation of blackheads.

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Words nearby comedogenic

comedienne, comedist, comedo, comedo nevus, comedocarcinoma, comedogenic, comedown, comedy, comedy of errors, comedy of errors, the, comedy of manners
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Medical definitions for comedogenic

comedogenic
[ kŏm′ĭ-dō-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Tending to produce or aggravate acne.
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