Retention Hyperkeratosis: The abnormal pattern of keratinization that occurs in acne. The keratinizing cells within the follicle become abnormally sticky and adherent.
COMEDOGENIC
A product applied to the skin that includes an ingredient which increases the accumulation of dead cells within the follicles (increased retention hyperkeratosis), leading to blackhead formation and acne flare-ups.
  
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