Makeup & Acne: Truth and Myths
Truth: If you are an acne sufferer, wearing makeup is one of the worst things you can do. The vast majority of compact foundation and liquid make-up
are not good choices.
Myth: Popular make-up brands that promise to hide blemishes work. This is so false! All it does is add to the problem. Applying make-up containing
pore-clogging ingredients (which exists in almost all major make-up brands) only aggravates acne by clogging the pore again!
Truth: If you’re going to wear make-up anyways, stick to water-based or glycerin-based products.
Myth: Once you find a make-up product that works, it will always work! Unfortunately, make-up manufacturers are always changing the ingredients in
their products. Ask your acne specialist for a list of pore-clogging ingredients, and before you purchase that same old product, double check the
label to make sure nothing has changed.
Truth: Loose mineral powders are your best option for coverage. They help eliminate oily shine, and if you purchase a high quality mineral make-up,
they have anti-inflammatory properties which helps with redness of acne. Loose mineral powders also provide great coverage. There are a lot of
videos on the internet on how to build coverage with loose minerals.
Myth: Eye make-up is not usually a problem for acne sufferers.
Some Other Tips:
Most blushes are filled with pore cloggers.
Eye make-up is not usually a problem for acne sufferers but be aware of make-up removers and skin wipes. The majority of skin wipes on the market contain
pore clogging ingredients.
Lip products can cause problems for acne sufferers. They usually contain many comedogenic (pore clogging) ingredients. The problem with lip products
is that they travel from the lip area. The wax in lip products is not the problem, it is the oils. Make sure the oils in your lip products are
something simple like castor oil, mineral oil or petrolatum rather than isopropyl myristate. A good choice is petroleum jelly or Aquaphor.
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This spooky fact could change the way you see Halloween candy forever. Too much sugar consumption could sabotage your mission for flawless skin. Too many
sugar-y snacks and drinks can trigger breakouts and aggravate acne. Excess consumption can cause your body to rev up your insulin, which causes the
skin to be inflamed. The inflamed skin then causes elevated levels of oils which clog pores. Even after Halloween, sugars can be found in simple carbohydrates
like white bread and soda. So just remember, instead of consuming all your candy in a couple days, consume it in moderation. And when you’re really
craving something sweet, try to satisfy your cravings the natural way. A healthy system thrives on fruit! 
It's been a hot Summer! BBQ's, pools, and camping. Hopefully, you've been keeping
up with applying sunscreen. I know it's hard to remember to use it every time you're outside, and unfortunately when that happens, sun damage may occur.
But there is some good news! It’s never too late to try and reverse sun damage. 
Did you know certain foods have amazing ingredients that keep your skin supple, smooth, and help fight age related
damage? Now that’s one reason to go to the supermarket today. These five inexpensive foods can help your skin repair and rejuvenate itself: