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Cosmetic Acne Treatments: Can Medicated Makeup Effectively Treat Acne?

03-21-2013 / By: Easy Life

Acne is a skin condition caused by pores that are clogged with excess skin oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells.  While acne is prevalent among adolescence, adults can be affected by it as well. Acne can make people self-conscious about their physical appearances and can have embarrassing psychosocial on the individual suffering from acne.


Most people, especially women often use makeup and various other cosmetics to camouflage their acne and blemishes. When you apply regular makeup over acne, it can cause breakouts to become worse and can clog the pores even more with comedogenic oils. Luckily, there are a few cosmetics made for acne-prone skin that will not exacerbate breakouts.


Luckily, many makeup brands and cosmetics today contain salicylic acid, an ingredient that combats acne by keeping the pores clear of excess oil and skin cells. Salicylic acid treats acne by reducing pore blockage. Salicylic acid is found in many products made for acne-prone skin, including makeup foundation and concealer.


Benzoyl peroxide is more commonly found in soap for acne and acne lotions and moisturizers rather than makeup.  It helps eliminate the bacteria that contribute to blemishes. If your acne is more severe, the salicylic acid in medicated acne makeup will not be enough and you may need a benzoyl peroxide cleanser or lotion.


All of your makeup, from blush to eye shadow, should be non-greasy, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and oil-free. Read the ingredients -- the very first one should be water. Mineral-based cosmetics contain added ingredients like silica, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide, which both absorb oil and hide redness without irritating skin and causing pimples. Another ingredient to look for is dimethicone, which also conceals redness while smoothing out uneven skin.


Medicated makeup can be helpful for those who struggle with blackheads, mild cysts, or mild acne. But medicated makeup alone will not clear more persistent cases of acne such as severe acne or cystic acne.  More severe cases of acne will require acne treatment medication.  That doesn’t mean you have to forfeit medicated makeup.  In fact, you may be able to use your favorite medicated makeup in conjunction with your acne treatments.


If you should notice that your skin is red, itchy, or swollen after you apply a certain type of makeup, stop using it. Some ingredients in cosmetics cause an allergic irritation known as contact dermatitis in certain people.


In any event where you find medicated makeup to be helpful in treating your acne, you can continue using the products. When using them, make sure that you do not overdo it. Also, try to use these products as less as possible. This is because even if they have anti acne properties, excessive use of makeup can always clog your skin pores. This in turn will exaggerate your acne even further. You should discontinue using this makeup if at all you experience any kind of dryness, itching or irritation after using these products.


 
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