Tips for Avoiding an Outbreak Triggered By Makeup
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It’s awful really, something many women wear on a daily basis to accentuate their beauty is also something that tends to trigger a lot of breakouts. For acne-prone skin in particular, certain types of makeup can be a primary factor for the development of acne.
With makeup being a great way to conceal blemishes as they heal, it is a Catch 22 situation. So how do we take advantage of the good while alleviating some of the bad which could arise? By taking a conscious approach to how we treat our skin while using makeup, that’s how. Here are some things to keep in mind:
There is more to picking cosmetics than looking at their colour
Seek out products that are labeled as “non-comedogenic”, for they have been formulated to not clog pores. Going one step beyond that, some cosmetics companies offer products that work double duty by serving the visual function that you need the product for while also helping to nourish the skin a bit. A number of these offerings even have acne fighting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide. Choosing powdered makeup over cream makeup can also help to prevent pore blockage. The key thing to keep in mind is if it feels too heavy, it probably is.
Start with a clean palette
It is better to apply makeup to skin that is clean. Take foundation for example; putting a new layer of foundation on over a layer that was previously applied will not do your skin any favours. A more skin-friendly approach would be to remove excess oil by gently cleansing your skin first. Moisture is important for skin health so a good next step would be to apply a light layer of moisturizer. This also helps to diminish the appearance of flakiness and peeling which could result from certain acne treatments or from skin that is naturally prone to dryness.
Mind your applicators
The skin’s surface already has bacteria living on it, there is no need to add to the party. Makeup sponges, applicators, and brushes are very appealing environments for bacteria to hang out in and flourish. Be careful to keep your makeup accessories clean. This means regularly cleaning them, but also being mindful about who else (if anyone else) uses them as well. Cosmetics companies sell cleansers for applicators. There are recipes out there that contain common household ingredients too. Disposable applicators are a good solution for those who may not want to deal with the frequent cleansing and drying cycle.
Less is more…healthful
Making an aim to go without makeup as often as you can is a good idea. It is always best if the skin is allowed to breathe. This is even more the case at times when the skin is trying to heal itself (i.e.- during a breakout, or after a bad sunburn, for instance). Wearing less on top of the skin does more because it allows it to execute its various roles with greater ease. With these things noted, of course it is understandable that going bare may not be a choice that works for everyone all of the time. Taking this reality into account, the “less is more” note then applies to the number of layers of makeup one wears.
But, you know what readers, it just has to be said that…. well… finding the right products is largely a trial and error process. Sometimes products labeled non-comedogenic leads to breakouts too. Everyone’s skin has a different degree of sensitivity. What have been your experiences? Which makeup items do you like the most?
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Hello Jessica,
A very warm welcome to you – thanks for visiting
. It brings me joy to hear that you found it useful! With certain skin care habits being such a part of our day to day life, I most definitely will continue to make an effort to spotlight useful and applicable tips. Next up will probably be an article on the importance of sun screen, for example. Anyway, you are welcome but the pleasure was all mine.
Kind regards,
SkinCareGeek
Hey there, thanks for posting this article, I find it really very informative and helpful, I would certainly share it with some of my colleagues and friends.
Thank you
Jessica
Pleasure is all mine! Looking forward to your next post.
Thank you
Jessica
Interesting may be this info will help the women.Cure Acne
Interesting may be this info will help the women get clear skin.
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Very helpful post. It has been very difficult for me to find anything good on this topic. thanks.
Hi Mike! It's really unfortunate that a gentleman such as yourself has been trying very hard, unsuccessfully, to find tips on makeup and acne. The situation for women is already pretty difficult to find good solutions and strategies for (especially when trying to find specific brands of makeup for acne skin). I can imagine it is doubly as hard to find solutions to wearing makeup on acne skin if you are male. Anyway, thanks for stopping by and good luck with your cross-dressing. And by the way, spammers are a bit more obvious when they pick blogs (and topics) at random.
As simple as some of the information shared here may sound. it can become quite easy to not pay attention to it. Like sharing and applying makeup on a clean face.
I do not wear makeup and have never really been a victim of acne if i may use that term. Thanks for reminding me of some forgotten points like choosing non comedogenic makeup. I hope others find these tips useful and implement them
this is a really nice site, thanks for the great info. I am going to keep reading more of your stuff
Hi Ms. Duckling, thanks for stopping by and chiming in with that! And I agree, with our skin, it’s sometimes the very simple things that we overlook A prime example is sleeping in makeup (with acne prone skin its even worse of course). Anyway, even non acne sufferers are welcome always
, and I’m glad you found the tips useful!
Hi Jim. Thanks for stopping by. Have you and Mike met? If not, I’d like to introduce you two…. you’re two males who were both moved by my makeup posts. I think it’s great to have a tranny stop by once in a while. Please do keep reading, you add a spice to the discussion.
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