Ahh, the lure of beauty products.

We love to imagine that we, too, will look like that gorgeous celebrity or model who is using the product in the ad.

However, many companies can make exaggerated or false claims about their products and have gotten away with doing it for decades.

They can use these statements to influence customers to buy and pay a LOT of money for their products.

Let’s go over a few common terms in the world of skincare:

Clinically proven

Hmm, this can be confusing. This does not necessarily mean the product went through clinical trials and received approval from the FDA.

Instead, it more than likely means the product was given to people to try in an experimental setting.

Have seen those studies where 90 out of a 100 women would use this again, recommend it, etc.?

That is more like the “clinical” proven remark.

Non-comedogenic/Non-acnegenic

Acne sufferers may reach for products that claim to not clog pores or not cause acne to flare up.

However, did you know that there really aren’t approved or regulatory standards with these terms.

One thing to remember, is the thicker the product, the more likely it is to be pore-clogging. Generally, products for acne-prone skin are lighter, gel-based, free of heavy oils and moisturizers. However, acne suffers do indeed still need a moisturizer! Just choose one that is light, gel-based and formulated for your needs.

Hypoallergenic ... read this full article on my blog (lots more to tell!)