Makeup has become a necessity for most women and they
believe that they cannot step out of the house without at least five different
kinds of cosmetic products. The cosmetics market has bloomed to such an extent
that not only are there different cosmetics for every kind of body part, there
are different ones for different seasons too! But before makeup is marketed to
us, it is tested on animals. Do you ever wonder why is it so?
Because the cosmetics we trust to make us beautiful are actually full of so many harmful chemicals. And despite the fact that these cosmetics make us look good temporarily, in the end they are going to leave an ugly effect.
Because the cosmetics we trust to make us beautiful are actually full of so many harmful chemicals. And despite the fact that these cosmetics make us look good temporarily, in the end they are going to leave an ugly effect.
Clogged Pores:
It’s easy to skip washing your face at night, but the
negatives far outweigh the positives of this lazy habit. Sleeping in makeup can
clog your pores and invite acne onto your face. It also can irritate your eyes
and cause bumps to form on the skin close to your eyes.
Premature Aging:
Leaving makeup on your skin overnight can accentuate
wrinkles. Sun damage can also cause aging (and many people don’t wear sunscreen
when they are wearing makeup). Age spots and wrinkles can appear as a result of
not properly protecting your skin.
Dry or Oily Skin:
Certain makeup products can make your skin drier or more
oily than it usually is. Additionally, when people with naturally dry skin try
to put makeup on top of their skin, the makeup can make their skin even drier.
You can tell if you have dry skin by symptoms such as flaky or scaly skin. A
shiny face is a sign of oily skin.
So if you wear makeup every day-like many women-how can you
protect your skin? We’ve compiled some makeup habits to help keep your skin as
healthy as possible. If you develop these habits, your skin will thank you.
Healthy
Makeup Habits for Your Skin:
Wash your face every night
It can be hard to motivate yourself to take off your makeup
at night before you go to sleep. However, to avoid hurting your skin, it’s
essential to develop this habit. The process includes first, using a makeup
remover, and second, washing your face with a facial cleanser.
Clean your brushes regularly
This one can be difficult to do regularly, but you only need
to clean your makeup brushes once a month. Deep cleaning your brushes will help get rid of the harmful bacteria on the brushes that come from your skin—from
sweat and dead skin cells—and the bacteria that comes from makeup products.
Find makeup products that work for your skin
Everyone’s skin is different, and that’s why you need to pay
attention to how your skin reacts to different products. Some products may dry
your skin out, while others can make it oily. Through trial and error, you can
find the makeup that is the best for your skin. Many dermatologists recommend
mineral-based makeup products because they are often less harsh on your skin.
Use moisturizer and sunscreen daily
People often don’t use moisturizer or sunscreen as a part of
their daily makeup routine, but, they really should—moisturizer can help
alleviate the dryness makeup can cause, and sunscreen can help with anti-aging
efforts. To combat dry skin, try to avoid putting makeup on flaky or scaly
skin. If you must put on makeup, use a moisturizer as a base underneath your
makeup. There are also brands available that combine moisturizer and sunscreen
into one product to help you save time.
Don’t share makeup
When you want to borrow your friend’s lipstick, you’d better
think twice. Sharing beauty products is a great way to spread bacteria. It may
be convenient, but it won’t help your skin in the long run.
These simple steps will help you get the healthy, glowing
skin that you deserve. Makeup isn’t totally bad for your skin, but it can cause
problems if you practice unhealthy makeup habits. Developing these routines
will help create a safe environment for your skin. Even though these are simple
tips, they’ll help save you from unwanted acne, aging, and dry or oily skin.