Acne Makeup and You

How to Conceal Acne With Makeup

Concealing acne with makeup offers you the opportunity to look and feel more attractive by covering up your acne blemishes and giving the illusion you have beautiful clear skin.

Using makeup for acne and covering acne and acne scars with foundation is one way of doing this but many foundations are oil based.

Oil based foundations tend to block pores and may aggravate your acne further.

Therefore, the acne makeup you choose must be oil and preservative free if you want to effectively conceal your acne with makeup without causing more flare-ups.

The secret to effectively using makeup for acne is to find makeup that does the job without making your acne any worse.

Unfortunately, acne can leave your skin looking red, blotchy, and blemished. It can also leave scars, some are easy to conceal with makeup, while others are more difficult.

Deeper scars are often caused by more severe types of acne and may require medical treatment to remove them. These scars are not easily covered up by acne makeup or other cosmetics. If you have acne scars, pits and blemishes then try using Rosehip Oil regularly because it has had the most success in this area of scar treatment.

Which is the Best Makeup for Acne?

When deciding which makeup products to use to cover your acne and its residual effects, be sure to stay away from products that are comedogenic, meaning products that actually clog pores and cause acne. These products can add oils to your skin, causing breakouts and irritation. Instead, use non-comedogenic products which do not contain oil and so therefore won't clog pores.

By far the best makeup for acne is pure mineral makeup because pure mineral products do not contain any additional ingredients like preservatives or artificial colors. This helps to hide breakouts on acne prone skin while still allowing it to breathe.

If your scars are easily concealed, covering them with makeup will save you the expense of scar removal treatments, which are medical procedures performed by a dermatologist.

When applied correctly makeup can help enhance the appearance of your skin, giving it an even look, and the illusion your have a bright, clear complexion.

Acne Makeup Video Demonstration

How to Cover Acne, Blemishes & Skin Discoloration

Covering acne, blemishes and skin discoloration is best done using high-quality makeup for acne, such as 100-percent pure mineral makeup foundation, a matte gel and a powder concealer. Find the best acne makeup to conceal problem areas on the skin with helpful advice from a clinical aesthetician in this free video on skin care.

You can conceal and prevent future breakouts by using a targeted remedy and brush set from BareMinerals. The exfoliating properties along with the blemish fighting benefits of natural sulfur effectively address blemishes while helping to prevent future breakouts from forming.

The non-irritating bareMinerals Blemish Therapy formula also helps to minimise the appearance of pores, neutralise redness and diffuse imperfections. You can find out more about bareMinerals Blemish Remedy here.

Will Makeup Aggravate Acne?

If you have a history of problem skin, it is often wise to select makeup that is light, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic. There are also numerous foundations and powders available for sensitive skin which should not aggravate your acne.

People with especially oily skin might want to use a powder, as it serves as a modifier and can help control the oil on your face.

This is especially helpful if you have to wear makeup for long periods of time such as all day.

Acne Scars and Makeup for Acne

Remember, acne scars often lighten over time, so it may not always be necessary to cover them up. For those that don’t, treatment is available to remove them, or you can start using Rosehip Oil regularly to make them softer and less prominent.

Take care when choosing a foundation or powder to cover up acne, that you choose a product that is not harsh to your face. Don’t use makeup that makes your face itch or burn.

Likewise, when trying to cover acne scars, don’t use a shade that will only bring attention to them. Choose shades that suit your skin tone, and be sure your makeup is applied evenly on your skin.

Acne and Concealer Creams

If makeup isn’t working to cover up your acne, you may find using a concealer cream as well will help, these are also available over-the-counter. Concealers are often used to cover blemishes and can help reduce the appearance of acne.

If the makeup you are using irritates your skin, switch to another one that doesn’t. The idea is to keep your skin looking smooth and even without aggravating your acne.

Incidentally, if you've been suffering from acne for any length of time you may be interested to know that you can fix the internal problem that's causing your acne. Not by masking the symptoms with makeup, but by using the holistic approach aimed at eliminating the root cause of your acne so you can regain your natural inner balance. You can find out more about it here.

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