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Cod liver oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Cod Liver Oil

Acne verdict Low clog risk

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Animal oil used as an emollient, with thin clogging data.

  • Masking
  • Skin conditioning
  • Skin protecting

Cod liver oil in plain English

Cod liver oil is a fish-derived oil used as an emollient. It shows up as high on some online lists, but direct testing is thin. Comedogenic ratings like this come from old rabbit-ear tests of raw ingredients, so treat them as a rough guide.

Is cod liver oil bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Cod liver oil is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Cod Liver Oil
  • Gadi iecur oil
  • Morrhuae oleum

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Frequently asked questions

Is cod liver oil comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for cod liver oil in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does cod liver oil do in skincare?

In short: animal oil used as an emollient, with thin clogging data. In formulas it is used for masking, skin conditioning and skin protecting.

What else is cod liver oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, cod liver oil can also appear as Gadi iecur oil or Morrhuae oleum.

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