Remedying the Silly Ways Women Get Acne When Applying Makeup and Moisturizers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
