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The AI answer:

  It can, but it depends on several factors:

• The lotion's ingredients: Some ingredients are more likely to clog pores than others. These are called comedogenic ingredients.   
• Your skin type:     People with oily or acne-prone skin are generally more susceptible to      clogged pores from lotions.
• How much you use:     Applying too much lotion can sit on the skin's surface and potentially  trap oil and dead skin cells.   

The AI Answer: 

Yes, many skincare products do contain chemicals, and some of these can be considered "harsh" depending on your skin type and sensitivity. The term "harsh" is subjective, but it generally refers to ingredients that can cause:   

• Irritation:     Redness, itching, burning, and stinging.
• Dryness:     Stripping the skin of its natural oils.   
• Allergic reactions:     Hives, rash, and swelling.   
• Sensitivity:     Making the skin more reactive to other products or environmental factors.

The AI Answer

Yes.

While they don't actively "wick" oil out of the pores, whiskers do absorb and hold excess sebum that has reached the skin's surface.

The AI Answer: 

Absolutely not!

Sweat and makeup are generally a bad combination for your skin and can lead to several undesirable outcomes. Here's why they don't mix well: 

• Clogged Pores: Sweat mixes with the oils, pigments, and other ingredients in your makeup. This creates a thicker, often sticky, concoction that can easily clog your pores. Clogged pores are a primary cause of blackheads, whiteheads, and acne breakouts. 
• Increased Bacteria: Sweat provides a moist, warm environment that bacteria thrive in. When mixed with makeup, this environment can become even more hospitable for the growth of acne-causing bacteria.
• Irritation: The combination of sweat and certain makeup ingredients can be irritating to the skin, leading to redness, itching, and inflammation. 
• Smudged and Cakey Appearance: Sweat breaks down makeup, causing it to smudge, run, and look uneven or cakey. This defeats the purpose of wearing makeup in the first place. 
• Uneven Coverage: As you sweat, the makeup can be washed away unevenly, leading to patchy and inconsistent coverage.
• Difficulty in Removal: The mixture of sweat and makeup can sometimes make it harder to remove your makeup thoroughly at the end of the day, further increasing the risk of clogged pores and irritation.

The AI Aswer:

Yes, dog or cat feces on a pillowcase absolutely has the potential to cause an infection in a skin pore. 

The AI Answer:

Yes, absolutely. It's entirely possible for skincare products containing chemicals to be a direct cause of acne itself. This is often referred to as "acne cosmetica" or "product-induced acne."