Many people believe that makeup can cause acne, but is this true? Does makeup really cause acne?

This would seem to be true because makeup tends to block pores, and if your skin cannot breathe, there could be an increased chance of getting acne. However, not all makeup causes acne. Here are 6 tips that you should follow in order to decrease the amount of acne you get while wearing makeup.

Do Not Sleep in Your Makeup

Make an effort to wash your face thoroughly before you go to bed every night. This will help in the long run because your skin will be able to breathe while you sleep. A clean face is a step onto the way to a blemish-free face.

Look for Non-Comedogenic Makeup

Non-comedogenic makeup is made specifically not to block your pores. If you are trying to get rid of acne or decrease the amount of breakouts you have, make sure that you choose makeup labeled as “non-comedogenic”, “hypoallergenic”, or “oil free.” Many people have reported that after switching to non-comedongenic makeup they have breakouts less frequently.

Clean Your Makeup Brushes and Applicators

If you do not clean your applicators frequently, then breakout-causing bacteria is constantly being applied to your face. Wash your brushes with antimicrobial soap a few times a week and spray them with rubbing alcohol after each use. This will ensure that you are not further spreading the acne-causing bacteria, which means that you are on your way to acne-free face.

Choose Powder Makeup Over Liquid Makeup

If you have acne prone skin, one of the worse things you can do is put on liquid makeup. This is because most liquid makeups’ base is oil, and putting more oil on your already oily skin is a big no-no. Powder makeup is the opposite because it actually is known to soak up oil instead of add to it. It is true that liquid makeup can give better coverage, but for the sake of your acne, switch to powder-based makeup, and you might be surprised how pleased you are with the results.

Switch It Up

If you are getting frustrated because your acne seems like it is getting worse and not better, it may be time to switch brands. Everyone is different. Your skin may tolerate some makeup brands better than others. Even though the makeup is labeled non-comedogenic, you could still have problems with it. Sometimes the solution to prevent future breakouts and get rid of your acne might be to shop around and see what brand works best for your skin type.

Go Makeup-less

This might be the hardest, yet most effective tip to prevent acne. Letting your skin breathe a few times a week by not wearing makeup will benefit you in the future. Just remember that you don’t need makeup to look beautiful, and if anyone insists that you do, they are wrong.

Makeup can be both a blessing and a curse. It can make us feel beautiful by covering up all our blemishes, but at the same time it can cause even more. After following these helpful tips you should be on your way to being acne-free. Stop by Richard Francis Salon in Ashland, Massachusetts and we can make you feel beautiful. Whether you think you need a new hairstyle on one of your makeup-less days, or you want us to do your makeup for you with top of the line products, we have everything that you need. Contact us to make an appointment today.