3. Using oily cosmetics
Though you use cosmetics to enhance your beauty, they can actually be the very thing that is detracting from the health and overall look of your skin. Cosmetics – such as foundation, cover-up, moisturizer, and powder- that contain a high level of oil can clog your pores, which can increase the risk of developing blemishes. Additionally, the use of oily cosmetics can also increase the amount of oil your skin naturally produced, further compounding the clogging of your pores.
So, the very products that you are using to improve your looks could be hindering them. Check your cosmetics. If you see any of these ingredients, they could be to blame for your acne: acetylated lanolin, algae extract, almond oil, benzaldehyde, isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, or lauric acid. If your cosmetics do contain this ingredient, swap them out for oil-free options to see they ease your acne.