Cosmetics that should be avoided for Acne Face
The beautiful flawless face without acne is every woman's dream. Here, we will inform the cosmetics products that should be avoided for acne face because not a few women cover acne with makeup to give a flawless impression. Sometimes, the cosmetics even make the acne worse. The following are the cosmetics that should be avoided when the skin is having acne.
Solid Powder
Using a solid powder when having acne is strongly discouraged because the solid powder makes makeup too heavy and the acne skin can break or crack. It is recommended to use powder for acne skin because the texture is lighter and gives room for skin to breath.
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| Solid Powder |
Dewy-Finish Foundation
The use of foundation for acne prone skin should also be picked. The dewy finish foundation should be used for dry skin, not for not the oily skin that most acne people have.
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| Foundation |
Red Pigment
According to Skinpatico, the red pigment that is found on lip tint which is usually used as a blush on the cheeks can cause acne. This is because, in lip tint, there is the comedogenic material which is derivative of coal tar.
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| Red Pigment |
Cosmetics Containing Alcohol
Dr. James E. Fulton, the dermatologist and also the author of Acne Rx says that alcohol-based makeup can trigger and aggravate acne. Moreover, it can make skin oily.
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| Alcohol-based Makeup |
Cosmetics Containing Oil
It is recommended to avoid oil-based products such as some cosmetics that are made from cocoa butter and mineral oil. These products will only add oil to the face and trigger more acne.
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| Oil-based Makeup |




