side effects of makeup on  skin

Contents

 1 make-up

 2 disadvantages of makeup on the skin

2.1 Disadvantages of a primer

2.2 Red damage

2.3 Blasher damage

2.4 Disadvantages of foundation cream

2.5 Damage to the kohl

3 natural cleansers to remove and get rid of its damage

3.1 Aloe vera and honey

3. 2 rose water and glycerin

3.3 honey

4 tips and tricks

Make-up

Cosmetics and skin care products are widely spread in stores and beauty salons. Women and girls use them to get a more beautiful look and to make the skin look beautiful and smooth. Make-up is a double-edged sword; Despite its effectiveness on the skin, it is sometimes unsafe, as it is full of harmful and harsh synthetic chemicals on the skin, which directly affect it, as it prevents the skin from breathing, and provides a suitable environment for the growth of bacteria and external impurities, which subsequently causes skin problems. And in this article, we will talk in detail about the harmful effects of makeup on the skin.

The disadvantages of make-up on the skin

 The damages of the primer The primer (make-up fixer) is used to ensure the stability of makeup on the skin for as long as possible, in addition to making the skin look uniform and smooth, and there are many types. Which is applied before applying lipstick, and a primer for eyelashes, which is applied before applying mascara.

One of these types can cause allergies, or cause acne, especially for skin that is prepared for that, and in the event that one of these cases appears, a doctor should be consulted immediately to take appropriate measures.

 Lipstick damage

 Lipstick is one of the girls' favorite products; It gives the lips a wonderful color and fullness, but lipstick is harmful like other substances, it contains a lot of toxic chemicals, including cadmium, mercury, antimony, formaldehyde, preservatives, carcinogens, and mineral oils. The main component of lipstick is lead. Which mainly affects the nervous system and the hormonal system, and lipstick causes allergies and irritation of the lips and the surrounding skin, in addition to that it leads to clogged pores, dry and cracked lips, and the pigments in lipstick in lead to skin irritation and blackening of the lips or vitiligo as a result of the disappearance of pigment cells.

 Blusher damage

The blusher is used to highlight the cheekbones and give them a healthy glow and pink color, but the blusher may cause allergies to the skin, due to some ingredients made from it, such as the carmine component, one of the components used for a certain brand of blusher, it has been reported as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis.

Disadvantages of foundation cream

Foundation works to hide skin defects and unify its color and is considered as a basis before applying makeup on the face, but its use and daily application on the skin will affect it negatively, as in the following points:

 Clogged pores, not allowing the skin to breathe easily, which causes a host of other problems.

The appearance of acne, when the pores of the skin are clogged, dirt and germs accumulate, which leads to the occurrence of many problems, most notably acne, boils or skin irritation.

Dry skin, due to chemicals, especially if the skin is sensitive, then it may get worse.

 Allergies, since chemicals are an integral part of the ingredients used to make foundations, and this will directly negatively affect sensitive skin, and later on for other skin types.

An oily appearance, especially for people with oily skin who make the mistake of choosing a foundation cream, as it must be free of oils.

Natural cleansers to remove makeup and get rid of its damage 

 Aloe vera and honey

The mixture of aloe vera and honey helps to remove make-up, get rid of impurities on the face and clean it well. This mixture is prepared by following the following steps:

 Ingredients:

 Equal amounts of aloe vera gel and honey.

Two tablespoons of any type of optional oil for each cup of the mixture.

 How to prepare and use:

 Mix the ingredients well with each other using an electric mixer until a paste is obtained.

The mixture is placed in an airtight container, and then in the refrigerator to preserve the aloe vera, especially if it is fresh.

 Take an amount of the mixture when using, gently rub the face with it for a minute or two, then wash the face with cold water and dry it well.

Rose water and glycerin

This mixture is prepared by following these steps:

  Ingredients:

A cup of rose water.

¼ cup of aloe vera gel.

 Two teaspoons of glycerin.

 A teaspoon of castile soap.

 8 drops of rose water extract

. How to prepare and use:

Mix the ingredients together well and store in a pump bottle.

 When using, sprinkle a little of the mixture on a clean hand or a clean cloth and rub the face with it in circular motions until the makeup is removed.

 Wash the face with warm water and dry it well.

 Honey

 Honey contains antibacterials that fight acne, in addition to containing enzymes that help remove dead skin cells. Honey can be used to remove makeup in the following way:

 Ingredients:

A teaspoon of natural honey.

 How to use:

Rub the hands with honey, then spread it on the face, massaging in circular motions.

Then leave the face for 5-10 minutes, then remove the honey using a warm cloth.

Tips and Tips Here are some additional tips and tricks:

 The need to stop using the product that causes any reaction on the skin immediately.

Use hydrocortisone cream after consulting a doctor, as it helps reduce inflammation significantly.

 Be careful to choose products with few ingredients, as this reduces the chance of a reaction on the skin.

It is necessary to perform a simple test on the elbow and wait for 48 - 72 hours. If redness, itching, burning or swelling is observed, this product should not be used at all.

 The presence of terms on the product label such as: “hypoallergenic”, “dermatologist tested”, “sensitivity tested” or “non-irritating”, does not guarantee that the product will be gentle on the skin, as there are some companies that do tests and others do not. Rules about how these terms are used on the label.