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Are Make Up Cosmetics Linked to Acne?

By: David Warple There is a probability that the short-term solutions that you take while dealing with your acne may be part of your dilemma. Many dermatologists and cosmetologists have discussed the problems that arise due to the use of cosmetics on the skin, particularly on those people who have acne.

For people who suffer from acne, the use of make-up is like a "Catch-22." You use cosmetics to hide the redness caused by acne, but you might actually be making the problem to worsen. In order to more fully understand, we need to probe "cosmetic acne" a little more.

The medical name of this makeup-activated acne is Acne cosmetica. It is generally mild, and it is fairly common. Just about anybody can suffer from it, even people who are not susceptible to regular acne. That is because it is caused by the products you put on your skin rather than what happens underneath the skin.

The characteristics of Acne cosmetica are small, rashy bumps on the checks, forehead and skin. Typically, it develops over the course of a few weeks or even months. This type of acne may persist indefinitely.

You may have experienced or are experiencing these symptoms if you have started using a new skincare product. If this is the case, you will want to discontinue use for a few days to see if the breakout clears up.

It is important to note that studies have shown that make-up is not the cause of true acne. However, it can aggravate the condition. It is advised that one is aware of the common topical triggers in both forms of acne.

Anyone who wears make-up knows that over the course of a day, it disappears. Where does it go? Sometimes if is rubbed off by clothing and by hands coming in contact with the face. Sometimes it migrates across your skin and settles into your pores like rainwater forming mud puddles.

Some make-ups contain the ingredients that are considered to be comedogenic or substances known to clog pores. Even though these cosmeticas may not cause the true plugging of the follicle, they may induce follicular irritation; thus resulting in the small, persistent bumps known as "cosmetic acne".