Acne is one of the most prevalent conditions in the world, affecting primarily teens whose hormones are in a state of constant fluctuation. Acne has become more pronounced in the adult population as well, despite the fact that it was once considered a condition exclusive to the younger demographic. This has fueled speculation that perhaps there is much more than just hormones at play. Regardless, most people seem to be ill-informed about the various risk factors for acne. One of these happens to be popping pimples. One or two pimples are not considered acne, but can easily be transformed into a full-blown case of the disorder once squeezed or popped. Since the mixture of acne bacteria and sebum (oil) is stored within a pore, it can be transferred to those nearby with an adequate amount of force. As such, you trigger a chain reaction of sorts when you pick at your acne lesions. One of the less obvious risk factors for acne is makeup. Although it is applied to the skin (on a constant basis for many), it doesn’t seem particularly harmful. As some have learned the hard way, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Many makeup products have been found to clog pores with repeated use. Yes, believe it or not, your expensive, brand name waterproof foundation makeup may be causing your breakouts. Once a pore is clogged, the acne bacteria inside the pore begin to replicate and a pimple is formed. So, while the makeup might be hiding your existing acne lesions, it’s creating new ones for you – creating a dangerous dependency on the product. The effect of makeup use is often exasperated when people fail to wash it off or adequately moisturize the skin underneath (which may encourage it to produce more oil). The most important thing to remember about makeup in relation to acne is to only purchase non-comedogenic products. The cost of these makeup products may be a tad higher, but it is well worth it since they are specially engineered to prevent pore blockages. Always be sure to scrutinize each ingredient in an acne product by researching it online. You should avoid products whose ingredients raise any red flags in your online research.
This does not go to say that purchasing the right products is simply enough. You need to discipline yourself to remove your makeup every night. If you use alcohol pads to do so, cleanse and moisturize your skin afterward. Don’t touch your skin throughout the day with dirty hands and limit the number of times you reapply your makeup. If you follow these strategies, it is unlikely that you’ll face tremendous problems with acne.
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