You may apply your make-up like a shield every day, hiding your skin texture and hormonal breakouts.
“AFTER ALL, WE ALL ADORE LONG STROLLS DOWN THE MAKE-UP AISLE, BRIGHT LIGHTS, LOVELY PACKAGING, AND EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL CELEBRITIES PROMISING PERFECT SKIN AND A FLAWLESS FINISH”
But then we all have that one friend who always seems to have perfect skin. You know the one – she never has a pimple, and her makeup always looks flawless. What you may not know is that this person probably struggles with acne cosmetica. Acne cosmetica is a form of acne that is caused by the use of particular cosmetics and skincare products.
WHAT IS IT?
Acne cosmetica is created when cosmetics that block pores, such as heavy foundations, mineral oils, talc, and silicone, are used. This can result in papule formation and skin with a rash-like or bumpy texture.
Unlike cystic acne, acne cosmetica is characterised by textured surface and bumps IN the skin. Due to the culprit being external, localised and recurring lumps and bumps are a major indicator. This can mean constantly breaking out where you tend to use a certain product, like on your cheeks due to using blush or bronzer.
Wearing makeup is not the only way to get acne cosmetica. Other skincare products such as self-tan and even some hair products can cause this type of acne. The reason these products can cause breakouts is that they often contain ingredients that can clog pores. It’s a combination of your foundation makeup, cream blush, fake tan, and increased oil secretion from the heat and humidity.
“Acne Cosmetica appears as papules IN the skin: hard lumps with a dull grey hue and no pores or openings. Typically seen in the jawline, hairline, chin, and neck areas. Leaving your skin texture lumpy and raised, in stark contrast to the smooth finish that celebrity packaging promised.”
— Amanda Elena
ISN'T IT JUST A HORMONAL BREAKOUT?
Hormonal breakouts are more pustular or cystic in nature, with pustules and cysts forming overnight. Swollen, red and aching. These tiny papules under the skin slowly emerge out of the dark like little ninja warriors, one day appearing in a glance of a rearview mirror. So No it’s not hormone-related.
THE FIX
MANAGE THE DAMAGE
Step away from the mirror! Picking squeezing and forcing the skin at home can cause a huge amount of damage. Not only are you opening your skin to infection, you are also breaking the skin and causing PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation). These factors do more harm than good and ultimately leave your skin worse off than before..
ABSOLUTE CLARITY FACIAL IS DESIGNED FOR CONGESTED | ACNE | INFLAMED SKIN
Designed to safely extract these culprits, we gentle open the skin and remove the cause. Skin is refreshed with a deep clinical cleanse followed by a pore refining pumpkin peel. Steam and sonophoresis work together to push congestion to the surface ready to be gently extracted. Followed a clarifying cooling mask, leaving clear even skin without damage or inflammation.
COMMON CULPRITS
Fake Tan - I cannot stress enough, please stop fake tanning your face.
Comedogenic Makeup: Foundation & Primers containing Silicone, Talc, Mineral Oils
Hair products & conditioners: Usually contain Silicone and other smoothing, coating products.
SWAP IT OUT
Swap out your Mineral Oil Silicon -rich make-up, products for clean alternatives such as 1Skin Natural Fusion Foundation. This skin loving foundation is non-comedogenic and contains anti-aging peptides to ensure your skin stays glowing and congestion free.
The perfect finish to a serious skin care routine is the cleanest foundation possible. Available in 8 shades, Natural Fusion Treatment Foundation is clean, good for the skin, high-impact and buildable for the perfect flawless finish. It is long-wearing and does not contain an SPF, so you don’t get that yucky flashback in your photos... You’re welcome! 1SKIN is a skin treat, high-end designer quality without the price tag, and a makeup lover’s dream come true.
Good to Know: Natural velvety finish with a lightweight, comfortable, and smoothing texture. Does not contain: Silicones, Parabens, GMOs, Phenoxyethanol, Mineral Oil, Talc, Fragrance and Nano-Ingredients
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