Does Nilotica Shea Butter Clog Pores? What the Comedogenic Scale Says

If your skin is oily or breakout-prone, “non-comedogenic” is probably one of the first words you look for on a moisturiser. Here is what the term means, what the ratings for shea butter actually say, and how to try Nilotica shea butter sensibly.

What does “non-comedogenic” mean?

A comedone is a blocked pore. A product described as non-comedogenic has been tested and found unlikely to block pores. The term describes a test result for a finished product, not the nature of an ingredient.

What the comedogenic scale says about shea butter

Ingredient charts rate oils and butters from 0 (unlikely to block pores) to 5 (very likely). Shea butter is usually listed at 0–2, mango butter at 0–2 and cocoa butter at 4. These ratings come from older laboratory models and are only a rough guide: the same ingredient can behave differently depending on its quality, how much you use and your own skin.

Our Nilotica shea butter has not been tested for comedogenicity, so we do not describe it as non-comedogenic.

Why many people find Nilotica comfortable

• Light texture: it melts on contact with skin (around 28–32 °C), so a very small amount spreads into a thin layer.
• One ingredient: no fragrance, no preservatives, no added oils.
• Soft, creamy feel: its higher oleic-acid content makes it less waxy than West African shea.

Nilotica and other butters

How to try it if your skin is breakout-prone

• Test it first on a small area, such as the jawline, for a few evenings.
• Use very little: a rice-grain amount, warmed between your fingertips, is enough for the face.
• Apply it to clean, slightly damp skin, with clean hands.
• If you notice new spots or irritation, stop using it on that area.

Discover Nilotica shea butter, 125 ml