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Acne and makeup Cosmetics
There are many cosmetics and makeup products available in the market today. These contains many harmful oils and other ingredients.
If these chemicals/oils are put onto the skin of someone who is acne prone, they will most likely experience breakouts.
To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations that are similar to acne and that can contribute to acne, use products labeled "noncomedogenic" or "oil-free."
Tips and Advice on when using cosmetics products to prevent acne
- If you wear make-up, it may be better to use water-based, oil-free products. Oil-free foundations are available in most brands and in a full range of skin tones.
- If you wear make-up during the day, it is important to remove it at night. Soap and water is usually enough for this - you don't need expensive cleaning products.
- Men and women can use a tinted anti-acne cream that will help to dry out pimples while disguising them - at least from a distance.
So what should you do to protect yourself? Here are a few rules to follow:
Check Ingredients : Do not rely on the company to tell you if something is oil-free or non-comedogenic, read through their ingredient list for comedogenic ingredients. A list of the most common comedogenic ingredients:
- Acetylated Lanolin
- Algae Extract
- Butyl Sterate
- Cocoa Butter
- Coconut Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Colloidal Sulfur
- Corn Oil
- D & C Red #17,21,3
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Laureth 23, 4
- Lauric Acid
- Myristic Acid
- Octyl Palmitate
- Octyl Stearate
- Oleth-3
- PEG 75 Lanolin
- PEG 16 Lanolin
- PEG 8 Stearate
- Propylene Glycol Monostearate
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Soybean Oil
- Wheat Germ Oil
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