Don't Cover Up A Zit Until You Read This
by Naweko San-Joyz
The two key symbols to remember when applying makeup
and moisturizers are cotton and the feather. Cotton symbolizes the
need to use clean applicators when applying makeup. The feather represents
light application of makeup and moisturizers.
Here are the four biggest mistakes women make in their
beauty regime that can lead to acne and ways to remedy them.
1. Re-using a consealer applicator
You have a zit and you want to hide it. So what do
you do? Dip your consealer applicator in the bottle and apply the
liquid cover directly to the inflamed zit, right. No. Reapplying consealer
to your face with the applicator provided by the manufacturer does
one thing only, spread more bacteria.
Once you apply the consealer to your face with the
applicator wand, you simply return it to the bottle where the bacteria
have a whole container in which to flourish. Giving bacteria a breeding
ground is what causes acne in the first place, so don't give them
new real estate in which to reproduce.
Solution: To avoid this, apply your consealer with
a cotton swab and never, ever use the applicator stick provided by
the consealer manufacturer. This will ensure that your consealer applications
are always fresh and free of as much bacteria as possible.
2. Re-using a foundation sponge
The reasons for not re-using a foundation sponge are
the same as the reason for not re-using a consearler applicator, you
want to limit the spread of bacteria.
Solution: Never use the foundation sponge provided
by the manufacturer of the cosmetic. Instead, use a cotton ball to
apply your foundation. This way, each of your foundation applications
will be clean.
3. Applying moisturizers and makeup with a heavy hand.
Do you have the habit of piling layers of makeup onto
your face? Caking on your makeup clogs your pores. Clogged pores are
an ideal breeding ground for acne-causing bacteria.
Solution: Always lightly apply your makeup and moisturizer.
One easy trick for assuring that you are applying your makeup and
moisturizer lightly is that you feel a tickling sensation as you apply
your cosmetics.
The added benefit of light facial handling is that
you reduce stretching and irritating your skin, a combination that
can help limit the onset of wrinkles and acne breakouts.
4. Not evenly applying cosmetics
If you notice a collection of pimples surrounding
your temple or hairline, this could be because you start applying
the makeup or moisturizer at the bottom of your face and work your
way upward. However, if the makeup or moisturizer collects on your
temples or at the hairline, the cosmetic excess may clog the pores
and cause zits.
Solution: When applying makeup or a moisturizer, spread
it evenly across the entire face. Keep in mind that hair styling agents
may have spread to your hairline and this increases the chances of
the pores getting congested and zits arising.
Also, while cleansing your face, apply a warm cloth
onto your hairline area to help remove the waxy build-up that comes
from hair styling agents, moisturizers and makeup.
So next time you are applying makeup or your moisturizer,
call to mind the feather and cotton, your metaphor for staying "light"
and "clean" with your skin.
Naweko San-Joyz is creator of the Acne Messages
program, the only acne program to combine the latest scientific research
and ancient wisdom to deliver an acne cure as unique as the acne sufferer.
As there are millions of people with acne, there are a millions cures,
find your unique cure with Acne Messages. ISBN: 0974912204 available
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