Makeup is really bad for your skin; is one of the most common beliefs and misconceptions, millions of people believe that wearing makeup everyday (or any day) is terrible for your skin but is it really causing that much harm?
The truth is, as with any beauty product; makeup can cause contact dermatitis and aggravate preexisting skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea and acne. Generally speaking, makeup is only going to cause damage to your skin if it is left on for extremely long periods of time (such as overnight or days on end) and if the skin had not been properly cleansed & makeup has not been thoroughly removed.
Makeup can actually be beneficial for the skin. On a day to day basis skin comes into contact with environmental damage, pollution and of course sun rays. As makeup provides almost a “barrier” over the top of your skin, it can actually help to protect your skin from environmental damage and if it contains SPF, your makeup will help to protect against sun damage too. As long as makeup is thoroughly removed at the end of the day, makeup should not cause any harm to the skin. Make sure you give your skin a good double cleanse and use a toner to regulate the pH balance of your skin each night. Give your skin the love it needs with this how-to guide.