What are the key ingredients in Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy?

Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy contains 13 ingredients. Key actives include: Salicylic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ci 60730, and more.

Does Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Menthol, Alcohol Denat.. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy rated?

Safety ratings for Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/obagi-clenziderm-m-d-pore-therapy.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/obagi-clenziderm-m-d-pore-therapy.

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Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy

Updated on: 24/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

6 of 13

Skin-Safe

low risk

5 of 13

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 13

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

13 ingredients

5 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Benzalkonium Chloride

Safety: High risk

Irritancy: High risk

Product Protector Static Eliminator Dispersing Surfactant +2

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Ethoxydiglycol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Ingredient Dissolver

Ci 60730

Safety: Moderate risk

Color Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Menthol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent Calming Agent +1

Menthoxypropanediol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cooling Energizer Scent Provider

Menthyl Lactate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cooling Energizer Scent Provider

Sd Alcohol 40-B

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver Pore Tightener

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
02 Benzalkonium Chloride	S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Product Protector Static Eliminator +3
03 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
04 Ethoxydiglycol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +1
05 Ci 60730	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk	Color Provider
06 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
07 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
08 Menthol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent +2
09 Menthoxypropanediol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cooling Energizer Scent Provider
10 Menthyl Lactate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cooling Energizer Scent Provider
11 Sd Alcohol 40-B	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +1
12 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
13 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1

Potential Irritants

4 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol Parfum Menthol Alcohol Denat.

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Is Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 13 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Obagi a good skincare brand?

Obagi is a clinical skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi in the United States. The brand focuses on prescription‑strength and corrective skincare products for aging and hyperpigmentation. Obagi makes products such as Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Obagi.

Is Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 6 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/benzalkonium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzalkonium Chloride</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/menthol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Menthol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 13 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy?

This product is from Obagi. See more products from Obagi.

What are the ingredients in Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy?

Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy contains 13 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/salicylic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Salicylic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzalkonium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzalkonium Chloride</a>, <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethoxydiglycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethoxydiglycol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/ci-60730" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ci 60730</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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