All of us who suffer breakouts know that they get worse when failing to remove make up properly and also by makeup lying on the skin all day at work clogging up the pores causing blockages. Blackheads and pimples occur when the skin begins producing sebum in order to moisturize the skin but the process is disrupted or blocked. The sebum is meant to travel through the pores in our skin and surface to the top supplying the outer layer with moisture but sometimes these pores are blocked with dead skin cells, oil from heavy moisturizers and makeup this causes blackheads. Pimples occur by multiplying bacteria on the skins surface from touching the face with your hands and unclean makeup applicators, the area will inflame and you will get a breakout of pimples or acne.


The idea here is to regulate the oil producing sebum glands and keep the pores unclogged and bacteria free. Regular daily upkeep of the skin is an essential part of this process. Using the best cleanser, toner and moisturizer for your skin type will help balance your ph levels and oil production. Using products that contain Salicylic acid on the problem areas will help regulate oil production and the renewal of dead skin cells. It will attack blackheads deep down by penetrating the upper layer of skin and chemically erode the dead cells and blocked oil to clear the pores.


During this process its best to keep skin clean and clear of any bacteria or oils this is why a lot of women avoid wearing makeup for a period of time and their skin will clear
up considerably but when they return to using makeup the problem starts all over again. Some will say stop using make up all together but these people are obviously men or extremely lucky women with perfect skin. Basically all women want to feel attractive hence our obsession with keeping skin clear and healthy so not wearing makeup altogether is just not an option.


Welcome oil free make up, this type of make up is perfect for blemish prone skin. It will allow you to continue your skin care régime without undoing the good efforts by applying heavy oil based makeup to your skin blocking up the pores causing bad skin underneath. If you have a lot of natural oils in your skin you should look for a makeup product that is made from natural ingredients and is kind to oil based skins. This will ensure that your skin will be able to breath throughout the day and your pores can live gunk free. You won’t have strong chemicals in these products that can irritate your already sensitive skin causing inflammations and blemishes and any harsh products can also irritate the skin enough to cause the sebum glands to over produce making the problem worse.


Get advice form a dermatologist on what products are best suitable for your skin also there are plenty of over the counter products available. Look for packaging that states “oil free” or “Non Comedogenic” which means non pore blocking these buzz words will indicate that this product is right for you. Also there are plenty of acne friendly make up products for more severe cases of acne that will be medicated for extra treatment of the problem.