Facial, Skin Care

Making Up For The Skin Damage Caused By Our Makeup

Halloween is almost here! As a result, talk of costume wearing and makeup has certainly picked up over the past few weeks. However, for many of us, wearing makeup is an everyday thing. We generally see its application as a way to hide our blemishes and accentuate our favourite features. However, wearing a lot of makeup isn’t exactly all that healthy for our skin. If we’re being honest, there are many of us who wear makeup on a daily basis regardless.

What kind of skin damage can be caused by makeup?

For the most part, makeup wearers don’t notice any major impacts to their skin. Then again, there are many people who do experience some allergic reactions to many of the common ingredients found in cosmetic products. On HowStuffWorks.com, Sarah Siddons explains that there are two different types of reactions to such ingredients.

“These reactions can come in two types: irritant contact dermatitis, which is an itching or burning reaction to a product irritating the skin, and allergic contact dermatitis, which is more of a ‘true’ allergy to specific ingredients that results in swelling, itching, or blisters,” she writes, citing the American Academy of Dermatology as a source, “Both of these types of reactions are most commonly caused by things like fragrances or preservatives in makeup and other skin care products.”

Can makeup cause acne?

According to Siddons, acne can be caused by certain oils that are found in many cosmetics. Acne cosmetica, she describes, is a mild, common form of the condition. It is characterized by blocked pores and red bumps on the chin, cheeks and forehead.

“Acne cosmetica occurs when oils from your makeup collect in and clog your pores, so thick liquid or cream products are more often culprits than are lighter products like powders,” she explains.

How can such reactions be avoided?

Firstly, apply the right type of makeup to your face. Products that are fragrance and oil-free will help to protect your skin from the irritants that can cause reactions. Hypoallergenic products are a lot less likely to produce allergic reactions. Noncomedogneic products won’t blog your pores and nonacnegenic products won’t cause acne, informs Siddons.

It’s also important to not wear makeup to bed. Make it a habit to thoroughly wash all of the makeup off of your face before turning in for the night. “Falling asleep with your makeup on can lead to bacterial infections and clogged pores, which can cause acne,” reveals Bethany Verdone on GoodHousekeeping.com, “And the residue that stays on your pillow can even make you sick.”

Take advantage of our October-long special!

Aurora Skin & Vein is offering up a treat for everyone who wishes to look their absolute best. You can save on HydraFacial treatments until Halloween! Until October 31st, if you buy one Deluxe or Platinum HydraFacial, you will receive 15% off the cost of the treatment. If you buy two or more Deluxe or Platinum HydraFacial, you will receive 20% off!

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