Is wearing makeup everyday bad for the skin?

[shellygrrl]

The Beauty Brains is run by actual cosmetic scientists and formulators. They even have a book debunking all sorts of myths about cosmetics (It's Okay To Have Lead in Your Lipstick). Personal Care Truth was started by two formulators and has contributions from people that have worked in the industry (e.g., formulators, those who know the science behind cosmetics). Robyn from Brightest Bulb in the Box has an interest in cosmetic science and has written many an article refuting various beauty myths, and I don't think she'd write everything she has done if she hasn't done her research. I'd rather believe them than those who probably don't know anything about cosmetic science and don't have the scientific evidence to back up what they're saying. Does your course get into cosmetic science? How things are formulated? What ingredients are used for? And if you doubt what they're saying, why not do your own research -- away from your textbooks -- and see if you can find studies refuting or backing up what they're saying? edit: Oh, look, another link! And it's got sources. http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/emollients/mineral-oil

 

[IHughes]

I'd love to know if makeup is really bad or good for you. I'll be 32 in a couple of days time and I look younger than my age, it's hard to know if what I'm using is harming or helping as I'm getting older anyway so it may be just natural ageing, not the result of wearing makeup. One thing I can say is that I've only been wearing makeup daily for two years now and my skin is better than it's ever been, I take more care than when I didn't wear it so my skin is actually better! It's not because of makeup, it's because I cleanse better and u use SPF and quality products so it's actually better than before! Go figure!

 

[pandorablack]

All my esthetician friends say to stay away from it. I learned in school to stay away from it.

Quote: Originally Posted by shellygrrl

The Beauty Brains is run by actual cosmetic scientists and formulators. They even have a book debunking all sorts of myths about cosmetics (It's Okay To Have Lead in Your Lipstick). Personal Care Truth was started by two formulators and has contributions from people that have worked in the industry (e.g., formulators, those who know the science behind cosmetics). Robyn from Brightest Bulb in the Box has an interest in cosmetic science and has written many an article refuting various beauty myths, and I don't think she'd write everything she has done if she hasn't done her research. I'd rather believe them than those who probably don't know anything about cosmetic science and don't have the scientific evidence to back up what they're saying.

Does your course get into cosmetic science? How things are formulated? What ingredients are used for?

And if you doubt what they're saying, why not do your own research -- away from your textbooks -- and see if you can find studies refuting or backing up what they're saying?

edit: Oh, look, another link! And it's got sources.

http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/emollients/mineral-oil

They don't get heavily into cosmetic science. The focus is more on the skin itself. I suppose the book could be wrong. Seems lame that they'd teach misinformation.

 

[makeupmonster]

I actually find that if I wear a light dusting of mineral makeup, my skin actually looks more calm after I take it off in the evening than if I wear nothing on my face at all. I think this is because a lot of mineral makeup contains a decent amount of zinc oxide, and it reduces skin irritation/inflammation. It all depends what you're putting on your face, and it what quantities, I think.

 

[Kathniss08]

It is alright to wear mineral powder or BB cream to conceal some impurities of our skin yet we need to clean our face before going to bed or make sure you bring fuss free facial wipes with you so that you can cleanse your face anytime or anywhere if you feel that your face needs cleansing and retouch due to excessive oil and dirt.

 

[Kathniss08]

I got my facial wipes from Essenzza health and I used it in removing my makeup. The good thing about this facial wipes is it can removes waterproof mascara. It also leaves my skin smooth, soft and clean. It is very important to remove your makeup before going to bed to make your skin breathe.

 

[AnneOyer]

Wearing makeup is not bad for the skin as what most people think. It can actually bring some benefits to the skin. Makeup actually acts as a barrier between the face, the environment and the pollution. In fact, there are some makeup products that have SPF that can protect our face from UV rays.

The only time that a makeup can bring harm to the skin is when it is not used properly. Here are some tips to make sure that your makeup won't harm your skin.

1. Always check the expiration date.
2. Before applying makeup, test for any allergic reactions in might cause to the skin.
3. Makeup products once opened should be consumed within 6 months.
4. Clean makeup tools and sets regularly.
5. Always make sure to remove makeup and wash your face.

 

[JewelWolfe]

Wearing a makeup daily that is appropriate fro the type of skin offers protection from the harmful UV rays. Most kinds of makeup contain sunscreen or have ingredients that are protecting the skin against UV rays. Check out the collection of makeup tools and products from Missvixen.

 

[sheROCKS]

Definitely not in my case, I haven't worn makeup as much these past 6 months and I still get breakouts so I say forget that theory and I'll still wear my makeup.

 

[Erica26]

For me and my mom makeup does age skin

I have been wearing makeup scince i was 15. But my mom taught me,not to wear makeup. She is 47 and looks like shes 28. She never wears makeup and only maybe when she does its once a week to go out but very light. My mom also has her bachelors in science medicine and dietetics. She is also a yoga instructor and learned in school it clogges pores throught out the day when you are wearing it. So that's half your day with clogged pored even though washing your face off works, its still not that good for your skin. The most important thing to do is use a face spf of 50 or higher. Thats what causes the actual aging spots, wrinkes and such. Its not the foundation that creates a barrier its the spf. And the spf has to be uva and uvb. I notice if i wear makeup my skin starts to look patchy, uneven and breakout. I have a very good skkn regimine too. I use my clarasonic, a toner, a serum and a different moisturizer for morning and night and also a eye cream. I even use a primer for foundation and use top quality products. Born the way foundation and tarte concealer and laura mercier setting powder and ect. But i notice when i dont wear makeup and let it breathe. My skin is soooo much more glowy and fresh and even and doesnt breakout. I would have to say YES makeup does age you for sure. and messes up your skin!

 

[shellygrrl]

IThe most important thing to do is use a face spf of 50 or higher.

SPFs higher than 50 are practically useless, because they don't provide much more protection than 50 does. It's why you never see stores carrying sunscreens with super high SPFs anymore (at least not in the US). Even the difference between 30 and 50 is negligible. (One percent difference.)

I went for a chunk of my teens and twenties without wearing makeup AT ALL, had a skincare routine (admittedly, I was better about sticking to it in my twenties), and I still broke out. Now, I wear makeup once a week (occasionally twice), I still have a skincare routine, I remove my makeup properly (NO WIPES!), and while I don't break out as much as I did, I'm still acne-prone. There are multiple reasons why someone can have acne (hormones, environmental stuff, genetics, reaction to an ingredient in product, sometimes diet -- surely your mother would know something about that, as she's a dietician). I read a while back that some women may continue to experience breakouts until their 40s (around the time of menopause).

Also: I'm in my mid-thirties now, and I continue to get mistaken for younger, even with makeup on. So, for me, no, makeup doesn't age me. (I also have an oily t-zone; supposedly, those with oily skin age slower.) Everyone's different.

If you break out after wearing makeup, but don't experience it any other time, there could be an ingredient in what you're using that your skin doesn't like.

 

[Erica26]

SPFs higher than 50 are practically useless, because they don't provide much more protection than 50 does. It's why you never see stores carrying sunscreens with super high SPFs anymore (at least not in the US). Even the difference between 30 and 50 is negligible. (One percent difference.)

I went for a chunk of my teens and twenties without wearing makeup AT ALL, had a skincare routine (admittedly, I was better about sticking to it in my twenties), and I still broke out. Now, I wear makeup once a week (occasionally twice), I still have a skincare routine, I remove my makeup properly (NO WIPES!), and while I don't break out as much as I did, I'm still acne-prone. There are multiple reasons why someone can have acne (hormones, environmental stuff, genetics, reaction to an ingredient in product, sometimes diet -- surely your mother would know something about that, as she's a dietician). I read a while back that some women may continue to experience breakouts until their 40s (around the time of menopause).

Also: I'm in my mid-thirties now, and I continue to get mistaken for younger, even with makeup on. So, for me, no, makeup doesn't age me. (I also have an oily t-zone; supposedly, those with oily skin age slower.) Everyone's different.

If you break out after wearing makeup, but don't experience it any other time, there could be an ingredient in what you're using that your skin doesn't like.

Shellygrrrl,
Thank you for being so kind in correcting me. What i meant is, Its important to wear and spf,of 30 or highee because aundamge os the,number one cause of premature wrinkles and ageing skin. And yes my mom being a dietician does realize hormone, genericts, ect. Are a major factor. But this is quotes from a Doctor Steven Quang. " An spf of 15 blocks 93% of uva/uvb rays, and an spf of 30 blocks 97% of uva/uvb rays, and an spf of 50 blocks 98% of uva/uvb rays.. uva rays is the primary cause of skin ageing and skin cancer while uvb rays causes the akin to become burnt. In Europe amd Australia they have adopted capping off the uva,sun protection measure at 50+. The usa will soon adopt the same guidelines." Now that answers the spf part, which in part you are correct it only protects 5% more, but quite frankly im going to get as much as i can get.

now for the makeup part. Of course wearing makeup is perfectly ok for your skin. For me however and for my mom, it has been a big part of aging, especially compared to some women i have seen not do some measures of pretecting their face WITH wearing makeup. So yes, wearing spf under or in a foundation is going to tremendously help the skin from aging. As for me and for many dermatologist ive talked to, its best to let face breathe a couple days a week if so.
But yes as long as you are washing your face and getting all that makeup out the pores, than wearing makeup is prefectly fine.