Is Your Makeup Contributing to Your Acne?
July 29, 2008
It could be that your temporary solution to dealing with your acne may be part of your problem. Dermatologists and cosmetologists have debated the issue of cosmetics affects on the skin, especially on those who suffer from acne.
For acne suffers, using make-up has been referred to as a “catch 22″. You are trying to cover up the redness that is caused by acne, but as a consequence, you may be causing your acne to persist. To begin the journey to understanding the make-up issue, we must start with a discussion on “cosmetic acne”.
Acne that is caused by cosmetics is known as Acne cosmetica. It is a fairly common, mild form of acne. Anyone can be affected by this form of acne. People who are not prone to acne can get acne cosmetica, because it is triggered by topical products instead of the complex process that causes true acne.
Little, rashy bumps on the cheeks, forehead and skin are some of the commonly found features of acne cosmetica. Generally, this grows over a period of few weeks or may be even months. You will see that acne cosmetica usually persist for an indefinite period.
You may have experienced or are experiencing these symptoms if you have started using a new skincare product. If this is the case, you will want to discontinue use for a few days to see if the breakout clears up.
It is important to note that studies have shown that make-up is not the cause of true acne. However, it can aggravate the condition. It is advised that one is aware of the common topical triggers in both forms of acne.
Anyone who wears make-up knows that over the course of a day, it disappears. Where does it go? Sometimes if is rubbed off by clothing and by hands coming in contact with the face. Sometimes it migrates across your skin and settles into your pores like rainwater forming mud puddles.
Some make-ups contain the ingredients that are considered to be comedogenic or substances known to clog pores. Even though these cosmeticas may not cause the true plugging of the follicle, they may induce follicular irritation; thus resulting in the small, persistent bumps known as “cosmetic acne”.
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