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Polypropylene

High Concern

Quick verdict

High concern

Polypropylene skin safety dashboard

Polypropylene scores 20/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

5/5

High pore-clogging risk signal for acne-prone skin.

Fungal acne concern

Higher

Review the full formula before using on Malassezia-prone skin.

Pregnancy concern

Review

Ask a clinician before using during pregnancy or nursing.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone, Oily, Sensitive

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Polypropylene and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Polypropylene. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Polypropylene clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 5/5

Polypropylene has an estimated comedogenic risk of 5/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Polypropylene?

High Concern

Polypropylene currently scores 20/100, which places it in a higher-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Polypropylene safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Polypropylene a safety score of 20/100 with a high concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Polypropylene?

Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Polypropylene, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation - contains Polypropylene
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fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation

high

A synthetic polymer considered microplastic, which persistently burdens the environment.

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Commonly used with Polypropylene

Ingredients that most often appear alongside Polypropylene in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polypropylene and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Polypropylene. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Polypropylene appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Polypropylene clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Polypropylene has an estimated comedogenic risk of 5/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Polypropylene?
Polypropylene currently scores 20/100, which places it in a higher-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Polypropylene safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Polypropylene a safety score of 20/100 with a high concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Polypropylene?
Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Polypropylene, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.