Makeup and Acne

Makeup and Acne - Is your temporary solution, part of the problem?

Although there is a popular myth that too much makeup causes acne in women, this has not been tested clinically. However, it has been scientifically proven that regular makeup can aggravate pre-existing acne.

The makeup can cause breakouts?

There are several factors that can aggravate existing acne, or simply lead to "outbreaks." However, it manifests itself differently in each person and depends on other factors such as age, sex, hormones, time and stress.

The most important relationship between makeup and acne, can be summarized in these two main factors:

Cosmetics: The typical cosmetics such as lotions, gels, oils and face masks prepared from oils. These products can cause clogging of the pores, although the intended use is for skin care and hair.
For this reason, when purchasing these products, you should pay close attention to reading the product labels. Be sure to read: "oil free", "non-comedogenic" or "no acnegenic."

Frequent washing: cleaning or flushing of the skin repeatedly, and the use of deep cleansing and astringent, can cause skin irritation, and thus aggravate acne.

Tips
• For makeup, we recommend the use of water-based makeup, dry powder or hypoallergenic.
• To care for your skin using products whose labels read: "oil free", "will not clog pores", "no acnegenic"    and "non-comedogenic.
• If you have dandruff or oily hair, use an anti-dandruff shampoo can help.
• Wash your face only 2 times a day (no more), with water and mild soap. Do it with gentle movements    and avoid using astringents, abrasive, since these can cause irritation of the skin, and thus will not             achieve that acne improves.
• Avoid using facial creams oils based on dubious sources, including hair tonics.
• It is also important to keep clean all those makeup applicators, such as brushes and sponges after use    to prevent pimples. Otherwise, bacteria accumulate these elements, causing breakouts.
• When washing your face, you should use a clean towel to prevent breakouts.
• If not necessary, avoid sun exposure. Use under makeup, sunscreen or moisturizers to choose level of     at least SPF 15.

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