Acne aggravation

Shea butter, especially in high concentrations, can clog pores, potentially aggravating or causing acne breakouts, particularly in acne-prone individuals. The resulting breakouts are typically mild to moderate.

Shea butter, when applied topically, can potentially clog pores (comedogenic effect), leading to the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and subsequent acne breakouts. This is more likely to occur with high concentrations of shea butter or in individuals with already acne-prone skin. The severity can range from mild comedones to more inflamed acne lesions. Some individuals may experience this as a mild aggravation of existing acne, while others may develop new acne.