Acne & make up
What to do, what not to do…
There is a popular myth that has always been associated with acne and, that is, acne in women
is often “caused” due to excessive make up. In reality, however, this myth is not scientifically
proven. However, what has been clinically proven is the fact that while wearing makeup on
regular basis does not “cause” acne, it actually triggers or “aggravates” the already existing
acne conditions.
How wearing make-up can trigger acne flare-ups?
There are a number of factors that can make acne flare up or lead to "breakouts", although
triggers can vary from person to person and depend on a number of other factors such as age,
gender, weather, hormones and stress related conditions.
The following two make-up related factors have been thought to be important in the “triggering”
of acne attacks.
Cosmetics: Some specific cosmetics, oils, gels, cleansing lotions and facial masks are oilbased or oil-friendly. These make-up and hair care products can easily clog skin pores.
Therefore, before buying any of such stuff, you should specifically look for the following terms
on product labels: "oil-free", "non-comedogenic" or "non-acnegenic".
Over washing: Actions like cleaning or washing your skin more often, scrubbing/exfoliating, or
using strong cleansers or astringent products can actually strip the skin and irritate it. This can
lead to more severe acne.
Make up tips in acne
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If you wear make-up, you should ideally use dry powder or hypoallergenic, water-base
make-up
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Using skin care products labeled “nonacnegenic,” “noncomedogenic,” “oil free,” or “will
not clog pores” can help.
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If you tend to have oily hair or dandruff you might benefit from an anti-dandruff shampoo.
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Also avoid unauthentic face creams or oils and oil-based hair tonics.
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Wash your face twice daily (yes, just twice and not more) with mild soap and water.
Don’t be too rough while washing and avoid astringents and abrasives as they can
cause skin irritation and in general do not help improve acne.
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Prefer to use a clean wash cloth and towel every time you wash your face to prevent
acne flare-ups. You should also clean makeup brushes, applicators and sponges after
every use to avoid pimples. Bacteria build up on these materials and may contribute to
acne flare-ups.
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Avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight. Wear a sunscreen under your makeup or
select moisturizers or foundations with an SPF protection level of at least 15.
Using a natural, herbal-based safe complete “acne care” system like “Clear Skin Max” can help
you get rid of the acne flare ups due to its combined mode of action. The 6-component system
not only clears your clogged pores in a safe natural way but also naturally “empowers your skin”
internally so that it will not only prevent itself against any future acne attacks and will also help
you wear make up in usual way on daily basis.
That’s how, using the right make up products and a complete acne-care system such as Clear
Skin Max can be your best tool to prevent your face and the body against those notorious acne
flare ups.