acne-prone
Easily gets pimples
Acne-prone describes skin that tends to develop acne—pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes caused by clogged pores.
The term appears most often in skincare marketing: This lightweight moisturizer is ideal for acne-prone skin.
Someone with acne-prone skin breaks out more easily than average, especially from heavy products or hormonal changes.
Covered in grease
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
- breakoutSudden escape from restraint
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
- comedogenicTends to block pores
non-comedogenic · salicylic · benzoyl · retinoid · exfoliate · cleanser · moisturizer · toner
Natural skin lubricant
- follicleSkin cavity growing strands
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- androgenMale sex hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
inflammation · scarring · hyperpigmentation · texture · lesion · nodule · cyst · microbiome
oily
Covered in grease
comedogenic · non-comedogenic · salicylic · benzoyl · retinoid · exfoliate · cleanser · moisturizer · toner · serum
sebum
Natural skin lubricant
- follicleSkin cavity growing strands
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- androgenMale sex hormone
cortisol · inflammation · scarring · hyperpigmentation · texture · lesion · nodule · cyst · microbiome · keratin
diet
Customary food consumption
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- glycemicRelating to glucose presence
stress · sleep · hydration · pillowcase · hygiene · hormones · puberty · menstrual · pregnancy · sweat
acne-proneblemish-free
Without any faults
flawless · unblemished · porcelain · clear · pristine
acne-proneresilient
Able to recover quickly
non-reactive · trouble-free · healthy · balanced · normal