Using a non comedogenic face moisturizer, face wash and shaving cream is of key importance to men especially those who already suffer from oily skin, breakouts or ingrown hairs.
From Dictionary.com, comedogenic refers to:
(especially of a cosmetic or skin-care product) tending to clog pores and encourage the formation of blackheads.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/comedogenic
So while some skincare products a guy can use might seem on the outside to be healthy, they might in fact do more harm than good.
Take coconut oil for example. Used in many applications like lotions, sunscreens, moisturizers and other products. Some people use coconut oil straight for shaving. While coconut oil has a nice smell for many people, coconut oil is a highly comedogenic ingredient. It clogs pores.
Having tried coconut oil myself for shaving just as a test and again as a moisturizer, I can confirm that it goes on greasy. That’s the last thing you want if you’re a guy who already has oily skin and suffers from breakouts. And if you use coconut oil for shaving, you run the risk of increasing ingrown hairs due to its comedogenic nature.
Anyways, why would you want to use 100% coconut oil for shaving? It’s generally much more expensive than even a decent quality shaving cream. If you want a natural product without additives, why wouldn’t you just use a natural shaving cream or soap that is made specifically for shaving? They come in nice scents these days, too.
Non Comedogenic Face Moisturizers
Look for products that are all-natural and will often state right on the package that they are non comedogenic. There are plenty of non comedogenic face moisturizers and face washes for guys. Some are men-specific and some are sold as products for both men and women.
Here are a few of the ones you might consider.
- Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
- Neutrogena’s Oil-Free Moisture With Sunscreen Facial Moisturizer
- CeraVe’s AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
- Brickell Men’s Products Daily Essential Face Moisturizer for Men
- Christina Moss Facial Moisturizer
- Marlowe No. 123 Men’s Facial Moisturizer
Non Comedogenic Face Wash
Stay away from products that are not face-specific. So no using body wash or hand soap, etc on your face. A good non comedogenic face wash will not only not promote the clogging of pores, it will help clear away oil, dirt and debris that help lead to clogged pores and acne.
Here are a few faces washes to consider depending on your situation:
- St Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- CeraVa Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- CeraVa Foaming Facial Cleanser
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide For Oily Skin
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
- Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash
That’s a short list. There are plenty more to choose from.
Non Comedogenic Shaving Cream
Look for water-based products that contain no alcohol and contain natural additives instead like aloe vera, jojoba, green tea and eucalyptus.
Suggested products to consider include:
- Neutrogena Men Sensitive Skin Shave Cream
- Taylor of Old Bond Street Jermyn Street Luxury Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin
- Aveeno Active Naturals Therapeutic Shave Gel
- Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave
- Proraso Sapone de Barba Shaving Cream
Having said all of that, you might also find that the shaving creams, soaps and gels you find in your local pharmacy and grocery stores suffice too. No need to overspend and overthink things. If one product doesn’t work, try another. There are plenty of options for dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, etc to meet your needs.
Conclusion: What Is The Best Non Comedogenic Face Moisturizer
- A non comedogenic product is one that does not clog pores and in fact will help (in the case of face wash) to clean away debris, oil, dead skin and dirt that can clog pores.
- Comedogenic products are ones that clog pores, lead to acne and can promote ingrown hairs. While very healthy in general, coconut oil is highly comedogenic and should be avoided by men with oily skin.
- Check out this page I wrote earlier that lists non comedogenic oils you might consider and other comedogenic oils you should avoid.
- Here is another great external resource that goes into great detail about non comedogenic oils to consider.
What products do you use as a non comedogenic moisturizer, face wash and shaving cream? Let us know below in the comments section.