Pore Clog Checker

Is Camphor Pore-Clogging?

Low risk ยท 2/5Active

No โ€” Camphor is considered low-risk for clogging pores, with a comedogenic rating of just 2 out of 5.

Comedogenic rating
2/5 ยท Low risk
Irritancy
2/5
Category
Active

What is Camphor?

Camphor is an active ingredient. A cooling, mildly medicinal ingredient rated 2/5 on both axes.

Where Camphor shows up

You'll most often find Camphor in targeted treatment products. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 2/5 โ€” low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.

Is Camphor bad for acne-prone skin?

That low score makes Camphor a reasonable choice even for acne-prone skin. As always, individual reactions vary, but it is not a likely cause of clogged pores.

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Sources

Informational only, not medical advice. Comedogenic ratings are a screening guide; individual skin varies.