Can your Makeup cause your Breakouts & Acne? Yes it can! In this post, you will learn what causes makeup associated breakouts an acne, how to prevent it, and what your best makeup choices are. The medical term for makeup associated acne is acne cosmetica. It generally appears like small, white bumps, but can also look like regular acne. Acne cosmetica usually occurs on the chin and cheek and occasionally the forehead too. This type of acne can take months to form, but once it starts it tends to last for years, as the person ends up using more makeup to cover the acne, which in turn leads to more breakouts. Acne can also be aggravated by applying makeup too aggressively, or using a harsh or dirty makeup brush.
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Can your Makeup cause your Breakouts & Acne?
Yes it can! In this post, you will learn what causes makeup associated breakouts an
acne, how to prevent it, and what your best makeup choices are.
The medical term for makeup associated acne is acne cosmetica. It generallyappears like small, white bumps, but can also look like regular acne. Acnecosmetica usually occurs on the chin and cheek and occasionally the forehead too.
This type of acne can take months to form, but once it starts it tends to last for
years, as the person ends up using more makeup to cover the acne, which in turn
leads to more breakouts. Acne can also be aggravated by applying makeup too
aggressively, or using a harsh or dirty makeup brush.
Some women may experience allergic reactions to their cosmetics. The difference
between acne cosmetica and an allergic reaction, is that the allergic reaction can
occur very quickly, within minutes to hours of exposure. The reactions can range
from an itching/burning to itching, swelling and even blister formation. These
types of reactions are usually caused if you develop any kind of reaction soon after
you begin using a new makeup product. If this occurs, it's probably a good idea to
stop using that particular product. Remember it's not just what you put on your
skin it's what you put in your skin.
Recently the media is in a frenzy over gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat
and related grains. Why is wheat in your makeup? It is often used as a filler, or
bulking agent. Many people are unaware that they are gluten sensitive. Maybe
you notice if you eat pizza, you get a little bloated and“uncomfortable” after.
This may last the whole day and you may think this is a normal reaction to the food,
however this may be a gluten sensitivity. If your makeup has gluten, then you may
develop a mild reaction to the makeup. This may show up as puffy, red, sensitive
skin, and maybe even mild forms of acne. It is difficult to diagnose this sensitivity
by a medical test; clinically the best way is avoidance; eliminate gluten from your
diet (if you have those abdominal symptoms of bloating, pain and upset stomach),
and use gluten free makeup. Because gluten sensitivity is quite often
undiagnosed, we formulated all of the makeup at VSacharMD.com to be gluten
free.
How to Prevent It?
If you think you have acne cosmetica, consider going bare when possible. This
may alleviate the irritation on your skin, and give your skin a chance to heal. When