Is wearing makeup everyday bad for the skin?

I'm not one of the ladies, but I'll reply anyway.

It really depends on what your skintype is, how sensitive it is and what products you apply to it on an everyday basis.

My first advice would to be to invest in a decent foundation. If you're applying it everyday, at least use a product that isn't too harmful for your skin.

Don't take off your eye-makeup with your regular makeup remover, have one specific for eyes, specially a gentle one that you don't have to exert much force when taking it off at night.

Have a good daily skin regimen, exfoliate weekly (or twice a week, depending on your skin type) and always wear sunscreen.

Be specially careful if you wear full coverage foundations and concealers everyday, no matter how non-acneic they are, you're applying a very thick product on your skin that makes it more difficult for it to breathe and function properly.

Hope this helped.

I wear make up everyday, and I did so for 8 years now. If you pick good make up and wash it off every night, most of the make up that is sold nowadays can actually be good for your skin. Make up is no longer always a drying paste that clogs your pores. Most of them actually contain some pretty good ingredients and protection form UV rays. Even if you have acne, there's make up specially formulated to help you get rid of blackheads, pimples... A real cosmotologyst/MUA can help you choose a good foundation. (Unfortunately, there's some people who dont have a clue about chemistry but call themselves pro) Just take some time to pick the right foundation with the right ingredients for your skin. Dont believe people who say everybody should do this/that on a regular basis or "If you want beautiful skin, you have to do..." because you gotta find out whats good for you by yourself. There's cosmotologyst who are like " I see you got blackheads, so you've got oily skin." without taking a deeper look or taking more time to check your skin type. Then you should just get up and leave - after all, you only got one skin and you should treat it good. HTH a little

No, but make sure to wipe off all of your makeup and wash your face after wearing makeup. Then you'll be fine!

Re: Is wearing makeup everyday bad for the skin?

some of my friends think i'm crazy for putting on makeup and wearing makeup a lot. they say makeup makes you age and makes your skin ugly.i definitely don't wear it everyday, but imo, like other users have said, it's all about the products you are using and cleansing, exfoliating and using healthy products on your skin.

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I think the skin needs to be free of cosmetics frequently to allow it to breath. I used to know a middle aged Japanese woman with the most beautiful brilliant skin.She gave facials and did waxing and what not and was pretty knowledgeble about skin in general.
She told me not to use powder because it is like putting dirt on your skin....lol. Then she said to not use liquid foundations because they clog your pores and cause poor circulation.
Now we have mineral makeup that is supposedly more pure and makeup
that is more natural based,water based etc.
As long as you are using high quality cosmetics then I think its ok
but you still need days where you go with out it in order
to let it breathe.

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Well I used to be one of those people that would wear cosmetics everyday and I MEAN everyday. it came to a point in which my skin got very oily I would break out no matter what products I would use. When I turned 25, I saw a lady in which her skin was pimple free, and her only secret was to only wear cosmetics when she was going out. From that moment on, I did the same. My face actually started to have color, and the less make-up I wore, the more clear my skin got. NOW at 29 I hardly get pimples but when I do its because of hormonal changes. I would have my eyebrows plucked, my hair neat and you would not believe the many stares I would get from guys (mind you I am a happily married woman). Your skin needs to breathe as embalmerbabe stated. You would be surprised how your face can actually look if you let it breathe

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My experience is that it depends...

Genetics, skin care, proper make-up hygeine, diet and drinking water consumption.

My skin actually improves with increased make-up wear because I become more diligent about cleansing and care. Plus these days, ssssoooooooo many cosmetic products are infused with ingredients that can be good for the skin.

I'm on the side of daily face beating as a safe practice that should be mandated by our local governmental authorities - and good for your soul as well!!!

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I don't wear makeup very often, usually only if i intend to go out. And it really does help your skin. And i feel that when i do wear makeup eventually- it makes my makeup look better. If i don't wear mascara for a few days, when i do- my eyelashes are thick and long and look really nice. And if i don't wear foundation for a while- my skin looks even and nearly perfect when i do. Its best to invest in really good makeup that is right for your skin, and also in a really good skin regimen.

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To be honest, I try to refrain from wearing make-up everyday.

Sometimes I just like to let my skin breathe a bit, and give it a break from make-up. When I stopped wearing make-up for about 2 weeks, my skin texture was much nicer and a lot more smoother. However, as long as you look after your skin ( and remove ALL your make-up before you go to bed !!) you should be fine.

My boyfriend keeps nagging me that i dont put make up like other gals. He says that my face looks like a plain canvas which could be beautifully painted. He invested alot in all these lipsticks and foundations and palletes and made me wear make up everyday. Now wen i come back home after a long day and

take out all the makeup, it makes me look more ugly and my face started to become dry. i felt that my face lost its smoothness and attractiveness.

 

Girls, what i would suggest you is to stop using make up to look prettier everyday.

Instead you could work out on the problems areas of your face by depending on natural remedies and look youthful and lovely.

I have tried many home remedies and healthy diets that could make my eyes look more beautiful, lips more pinkish and even tone on my face and body.

I am quite happy with the results and with just a lip balm and little kajal in my eyes, i get compliments an stares from people all day long.

 

Cheers

 

This is what I feel. When people say that makeup ages your skin I think it has to do with how makeup in the past was formulated - considering that now there are more rigorous testing and some companies are removing phalates and adding UV protection. Not only that but your skin needs proper care in general if you're tugging, applying and covering up parts. Washing it properly, moisturizing and protecting it from the sun are equally important as is diet and hydration.

 

I also feel that makeup is not as "ageing" to the skin as it is popularly conceived it to be than smoking and drinking. I'm sure there could be a correlation with women getting all dolled up to go out to drinks, eat and smoke with their friends and having that affect their skin in the long run, but at the same time walking outside in a metropolitan city bare faced could affect your skin in the same manner. To say simplistically that makeup ages your skin without taking every factor into the equation is misleading.

I have acne prone oily combination skin and I have been benefiting from wearing Asian BB Creams. Maybe give those a try, they are multifunctional that give you more coverage than a traditional tinted moisturizer, but also have properties (depending on what brand it is) that your skin can benefit from. I like Missha Cho Bo Yang and BRTC Jasmine BB Creams. They are anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, high SPF, and whitening/brightening. :) As long as you clean it off at the end of the day! I use Neutrogena eye make up remover for my eyes, followed my Etude House Oil Cleanser, followed by Biore Cleanser (because I don't like the greasy film that oil cleansers leave behind) and I also use a konjac sponge with the Biore. My skin has never been better!

Wearing makeup everyday is not bad for your skin, if you wash it completely off every night before bed. Although I would try and give your skin a day or two during the week to breathe, but still wash your face at the end of the day. Establishing a good skincare routine and sticking with it is crucial for healthy skin. :) 

no makeup is verry healthy for the skin my face is flawless because of it so the answer is no

I don't agree at all. It depends on your skin, makeup, and skincare. I wear makeup every day, and my skin is way better than when I didn't. But that could also be related to hormones/ skincare. Like I said, everyone's different. 

Scientists say that wearing lipstick can cause diabetes, I don't know if it's true ( ? ), clearly makeup is not so good but food or other things are bad for health too. I never use makeup everyday, esp. nail polish on the hand or even blush on my cheeks. A "no makeup day" per week  is something I would advise. It depends on your makeup removers too and on skincare. I often use organic ( bio ) skincare, it's really better than expensive skincare that contains toxic substances.

I totally agree!

It depends how much Makeup you apply every day. If your are applying makeup in little amount then it's not a bad at all but if you are doing it in large then its worst. Your skin become addictive to it like we do get addictive to smoking and drinking if we do it regularly.

Your skin lose your natural charm and you look pretty only in Makeup and not in general without Makeup.

Take an example of Actresses they look pretty only in makeup but when you look at them normally without make they look so horrible.

Still you can consult with some Experts for Makeup Tips.

Yes, sweetie, it is.

No matter how expensive your foundations are.

You can try not to wear make up for 2 weeks and you will see the difference.

But it doesn't mean you need to stop applying makeup on your face.

In stead, try not to wear makeup too long everyday.

The first thing I do after I get home is remove all my makeup, since anything you apply on your skin will be oxygenated and that harms your skin.

And try to wear good foundation.

A foundation does its job as a cosmetic product, but it doesn't make it as a GOOD fundation.

A good one would develop on your skin very well and after you wash it off, it doesn't dull your skin.

An expensive foundation is not necessarily a good one but a good one is never cheap...........

If you have dry skin, try La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation, if you have oily or combination skin type, try Cle de Peau Beaute cream foundation.

Hello,

Yes, it's depends on your skin and quality of makeup product.

always use good quality product for your skin......

Everyone is different. Some people just have really good skin. But, even if you don't I think the secret is what is underneath the skin. High quality skin care products can make all the difference!

It´s healthy if you use good products.

 

There´s something that most of you say all the time "the skin breathes". Skin doesn´t breathe the way the lungs do, our face doesn´t need contact with the air to "breathe". Blood does "clean" the skin as it does with the rest of the organs. So, even if you put make up every single day, yourskin is going to receive oxygen the same way that if you go bare face. Don´t worry about that, it´s something people say everywhere in forums, blogs...But it´s totally wrong.

Edited by Mrsmedicine - 2/23/13 at 1:42pm

In short, no. Taking care to use quality cosmetics (look for makeup with skin friendly ingredients), having a well rounded skin care routine (especially removing all traces of makeup at the end of the day!), using sun protection and "listening" to your skin are most important. Your skin will tell you if it doesn't like something and keeping it well cared for and nourished should be your focus. With that said, it is not a bad idea to give your skin a break from time to time but feel free to makeup with confidence everyday!

this is so ymmv. in my opinion if you get to know your skin and educate yourself with what goes over your skin there is no reason for it to harm you.

I think makeup can act as a protectant to your skin from the extremities, in sun the spf will stop premature ageing, in winter it can act as a barrier to the harsh winds drying it.  Its really how wise you choose to be in deciding what you want to put on your face and why.  I like to wear makeup everyday and when i wash off at the end of the day im pretty happy my skin looks in great condition.  You have to remember its what goes into your body and your general personal hygiene too :)

This is not right. Wearing makeup each of every day is not bad till the quality of your makeup is high and if you would able to remove makeup properly from your face in each of every day before going to sleep.

wearing mu is actually good for the skin if the products are good -- the products act as a physical barrier for the sun.  

 

it can only damage your skin if you choose the wrong type of foundation (say you have oily skin and pick an oil based foundation), or v.v. .. and the most heinous crime of all:  NOT removing it properly.

 

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i just prefer to let my skin breathe completely sometimes so i stay bare whenever i can

totally true