The Miracle of Makeup
Makeup is a miracle worker, to say the least. It plays many different roles in our lives, from producing confidence to birthing creativity and much more. Now more than ever, makeup has a prevalent presence in our society not just as a beauty product but as a work of art. I mean have you seen the beauty that is contour and highlight? It's magical. With so many positive benefits, it's hard to think that there might be a negative outcome from creating so much beauty. But the fact is, makeup does affect your skin. Lucky for us, there's always a way to combat the negative and still have positively glowing skin.
4 Ways Makeup Affects Your Skin
Clogs Pores
Pores are our body's natural way of cleaning and protecting our skin. But when clogged, they can also attribute to the creation of pimples, which recurring can lead to long term damages to both your pores and your skin's appearance. As our pores naturally work to secrete oil that nourishes our skin, makeup traps that oil in the skin which causes pimples. As this process repeats itself on a daily basis, there has to be some type of regulation that allows the pores to remove the excess oil and return to regular size. Without this regulation, recurring pimples turn into acne that stretches and dialects your pores causing scarring. That's why it's so important to use a gentle cleanser that removes dirt and makeup without stripping your skin of its natural oils DAILY.
Pro Tip: ALWAYS remove makeup before bed
Irritates Skin
Whether you have sensitive skin or not, there are some ingredients in makeup that simply shouldn't be on our skin. Be cautious when buying new makeup products. Especially when it comes to sensitive areas of the face, like the lips and eyes. Certain products can damage your skin causing redness or irritation. If you're wondering how your skin will react to a new product, test a small amount on the inside of your wrist before applying to your face. You should always check the ingredients before you buy and the expiration dates of products you already own to avoid irritation. Keeping both a watch on the ingredients and your beauty tools can go a long way in keeping your skin safe.
Pro Tip: Clean your makeup brushes once a month and check product expiration dates every 3 months
Causes Dryness
Makeup strips your skin of natural oils which accentuates pores and causes dryness. This will produce a build up of dead skin on the surface of your face, which can lead to clogged pores and reduces your skin's ability to absorb the nutrients found in both moisturizer and SPF. Additionally, dry skin caused by foundation strips away your skin's natural glow. The best way to jumpstart cell turnover, remove dead skin, unclog pores and increase absorption is through regular facials. This will help your skin to retain it's natural glow and stay hydrated on a day-to-day basis.
Pro Tip: Treat yourself to regular facials (at least 1 every 3 months)
Premature Aging
A combination of clogged pores, dryness and irritation can leave your skin prone to premature aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, depending on makeup for your daily SPF coverage is not enough to protect your skin from the harmful UVB/UVA rays the sun omits. Because most SPF in foundation doesn't have broad spectrum protection, you can still damage your skin. Not applying SPF 30+ daily causes your skin to age faster and will leave your skin looking less radiant as time goes on.
Pro Tip: ALWAYS wear sunscreen and moisturize
The Bottom Line
There's nothing wrong with wearing makeup everyday, but your skin is your biggest organ, so make sure you take care of it first and foremost. And remember, the best base for good makeup is good skin. A proper skincare regimen that includes a daily cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen is the best place to start. If you're looking to give your daily routine a face-lift come in for a signature facial and you'll receive a skin consultation along with recommended products to help you achieve your skin goals.
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