Very Disliked
Coal Tar
May cause Acne
Some ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
Explained
Coal Tar can be bad for acne prone skin.
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Users who like it
3%
Users who avoid it
97%
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
5%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
84505
INCI Name
COAL TAR
CAS #
8007-45-2
EC #
232-361-7
All Functions
Anti Seborrheic; Antimicrobial; Denaturant