Make Up For Acne Prone Skin: Hiding As You Heal

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Make Up For Acne Prone Skin: Hiding As You Heal

via Complete Acne Cure by admin on 2/16/09

Make up can often clog pores resulting in an acne breakout. There are numerous make up products that have been formulated especially for those suffering with acne. These products contain bacteria that can close the pores and reduce redness and skin irritations. Consulting beauty specialists at departmental stores and health store, before investing in these products would be a good idea. The key is to choose light and non - greasy products. Numerous make up for acne prone skin are available.

Applying make up when you have acne prone skin can actually be a great challenge. Follow these simple steps to hide acne scars and pimples on your face.

• Gently cleanse the skin with cold water and an oil free cleanser to remove the excess oil.
• Dab the face with a soft towel.
• Apply an astringent that can be found in all drug stores.
• Moisturize to reduce dryness or peeling of skin.
• Use a concealer to cover and hide acne scares. Pots and tubes are better than stick type concealers. It is advised to use a slightly darker shade than your skin tone, because that would make the breakouts appear smaller. If you have red breakouts, use a green concealer. According to the color therapy, red and green colors are opposite and can cancel each other out. Gently pat the concealer with your finger and then blend it with a sponge.
• Lightly dust the face with translucent powder. It would set the concealer and give the face a matte appearance. This would also absorb the excess oil. One could also decide to use mineral make up in place of powder. It is best to use the powder after the concealer has set in for 5 - 10 seconds after application.
• Use fingertips to apply foundation evenly over the face. For oily skin, matte foundations are recommended as they are designed to absorb excess oil. If using a matte foundation, you will not have to use powder as the matte foundation gives a powdery finish.
• Continue with standard application of make up. Make up for acne prone skin should preferably be in a powder form and not creamy form. Powdered eye shadow and blush should be used rather than creams or sticks, as they can be very greasy.

It is very important to thoroughly remove all makeup that has been applied before going to bed for the night. Most people do not take this very seriously, but as a fact, it remains the most important step in your daily beauty routine. Failing to do so would lead to severe acne breakouts.

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