Is Your Makeup Aging Your Skin Faster? Here's What You Need to Know

Make up, one of the staple beauty routines followed by most of the people to enhance their features, cover the blemishes, and look amazing with beautiful looks as it boosts confidence in an individual when they step out. But did you ever think your makeup can contribute to premature skin aging? Of course, make-up makes you look young but certain ingredients are used in makeup products and the way we use it can accelerate the skin aging process over time. Let’s dive to know how your makeup causes more harm than good and follow the tips that keep your skin looking young and glowing.

1. Clogging Pores and Causing Breakouts

While applying make-ups heavy foundations, powders and concealers are used. They trap the dirt, oil, bacteria in your pores which can ultimately lead to breakouts and inflammation. When the skin gets inflamed or congested frequently, it starts to show signs of skin aging and people can notice significant fine lines and dullness. Inflammation also breaks down collagen, the protein that keeps your skin plump and youthful.

To use safe, make up products choose labeled as “non-comedogenic” which does not allow the pores to clog. Ensure you use a cleanser to remove the makeup and impurities.

2. Dehydrating Your Skin

Some makeup formulas with matte finish can strip the skin’s natural moisture. When the skin gets dehydrated, fine lines and wrinkles are more dominant as the skin loses its natural plumpness and elasticity. Long wear foundations also exacerbate the skin dryness and makes the skin look more aged than it is.

Its advantageous to use hydrating foundations and makeup products with ingredients hyaluronic acid, glycerin or vitamin E. When you choose matte finish products, its better to apply a good moisturizer in advance as it creates a barrier between the skin and the makeup.

3. Exposure to Harsh Chemicals

There are multiple conventional makeup products with synthetic fragrances, parabens and other harsh chemicals as they cause skin irritation. Chronic irritation from the ingredients causes skin sensitivity, redness and long-term damage. This damage weakens the skins structure by leading to skin sag and wrinkles.

Pick makeup that is free from harmful chemicals and with labels "hypoallergenic," "paraben-free," or "fragrance-free" as they reduce the chances of skin irritation. Mineral makeups are also good for sensitive skin.

4. UV Damage from Lack of SPF

Applying make-up every day may not be sufficient to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. The Sun is the source of energy but when it comes to skin it’s the culprit as UV rays break down the collagen, a protein responsible for maintaining the skin’s elasticity. This leads to wrinkles, saggy skin and age spots. Its unfortunate that people don’t realize the importance of Sunscreen for the skin as it protects from sun damage.

Use makeup with SPF built protection. Most of the foundations and tinted moisturizers are formulated with SPF 30, SPF 50 or even higher. If your makeup products do not include SPF using sunscreen applying, it before you apply makeup products can help to protect your skin from the UV damage.

 5. The Harmful Effects of Old Makeup

Applying makeup products after their expiration can harm your skin. As the makeup products lose their efficacy with the development of bacteria that irritates the skin and leads to breakouts. In addition, makeup has gone awfully developing allergic reactions or inflammations that make the skin age.

Do remember to check the expiration dates on your makeup products. It’s a general rule that liquid foundations must be replaced every 6-12 months while the products can be used for 2 years.

Conclusion: Protect Your Skin While Enjoying Your Makeup

Makeup isn’t inherently bad for your skin but picking the wrong products, poor application techniques and neglecting the skincare routine leads to premature skin aging. Choose makeup products that possess skin-loving ingredients, ensure proper removal and take measures that protect your skin from sun damage. You can enjoy your makeup without compromising your skin health by following good skincare habits along with your makeup routine. Glow like a star with makeup on your face with glowing skin complexion at any age.