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Remedying
The Silly Ways Women Get Acne When
Applying Makeup
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by:
Naweko San-Joyz
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Women
spend thousands of dollars to create a flawless face. Yet faulty or
uninformed uses of moisturizers and makeup can lead to inexplicable
breakouts for women.
The two key symbols to remember when applying makeup and moisturizers
are cotton and the feather. Cotton symbolizes the need to use clean
applicators when applying makeup. The feather represents light
application of makeup and moisturizers.
Here are the four biggest mistakes women make in their beauty regime
that can lead to acne and ways to remedy them.
1.Re-using a consealer applicator
You have a zit and you want to hide it. So what do you do? Dip your
consealer applicator in the bottle and apply the liquid cover directly
to the inflamed zit, right. No. Reapplying consealer to your face with
the applicator provided by the manufacturer does one thing only, spread
more bacteria. Once you apply the consealer to your face with the
applicator wand, you simply return it to the bottle where the bacteria
have a whole container in which to flourish. Giving bacteria a breeding
ground is what causes acne in the first place, so don’t give them new
real estate in which to reproduce.
Solution:
To avoid this, apply your consealer with a cotton swab and never, ever
use the applicator stick provided by the consealer manufacturer. This
will ensure that your consealer applications are always fresh and free
of as much bacteria as possible.
2. Re-using a foundation sponge
The reasons for not re-using a foundation sponge are the same as the
reason for not re-using a consearler applicator, you want to limit the
spread of bacteria.
Solution:
Never use the foundation sponge provided by the manufacturer of the
cosmetic. Instead, use a cotton ball to apply your foundation. This
way, each of your foundation applications will be clean.
3. Applying moisturizers and makeup with a heavy hand.
Do you have the habit of piling layers of makeup onto your face? Caking
on your makeup clogs your pores. Clogged pores are an ideal breeding
ground for acne-causing bacteria.
Solution:
Always lightly apply your makeup and moisturizer. One easy trick for
assuring that you are applying your makeup and moisturizer lightly is
that you feel a tickling sensation as you apply your cosmetics. The
added benefit of light facial handling is that you reduce stretching
and irritating your skin, a combination that can help limit the onset
of wrinkles and acne breakouts.
4. Not evenly applying cosmetics
If you notice a collection of pimples surrounding your temple or
hairline, this could be because you start applying the makeup or
moisturizer at the bottom of your face and work your way upward.
However, if the makeup or moisturizer collects on your temples or at
the hairline, the cosmetic excess may clog the pores and cause zits.
Solution:
When applying makeup or a moisturizer, spread it evenly across the
entire face. Keep in mind that hair styling agents may have spread to
your hairline and this increases the chances of the pores getting
congested and zits arising. Also, while cleansing your face, apply a
warm cloth onto your hairline area to help remove the waxy build-up
that comes from hair styling agents, moisturizers and makeup.
So next time you are applying makeup or your moisturizer, call to mind
the feather and cotton, your metaphor for staying “light” and “clean”
with your skin.
About the Author
Health author and Stanford University graduate
Naweko San-Joyz lovingly writes from her home in San Diego. Her works
include “Acne Messages: Crack the code of your zits and say goodbye to
acne” (ISBN: 0974912204) and the upcoming work “Skinny Fat Chicks, Why
we’re still not getting this dieting thing” (ISBN: 0974912212) for
release in June of 2005. For useful acne self-help articles visit
http://www.Noixia.com
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