Makeup that Doesn't Cause Acne

Makeup that Doesn't Cause Acne

It's a vicious circle sometimes. We break out from some reason or another, and we try to cover it with makeup, which causes more breakouts. 

So we end up on the internet searching for "makeup that doesn't cause Acne". The first thing we see are advertisements with little or no information about our topic. Maybe a video or two by an affiliate promoting their product of the day, for which they compensated for. 

But if you landed here, you've come to the right place. I am a makeup formulator and brand owner, so yes I'm partial to my brand, but I will also tell you what to look for in other brands so that you can find makeup that doesn't cause acne anywhere you go! 

IF YOU CANNOT FIND THE INGREDIENT LIST FOR A PRODUCT THEN DON'T BUY IT!

The FDA regulates the cosmetic industry, and they require ingredients to be either ON the product, sold WITH the product, displayed WITH the product, or listed ONLINE with the product. No exceptions. If the company is not complying with this regulations, then I recommend you skip the product and don't consider it an option. 

This site has a list of some cosmetic ingredients and rates them from1-5 based on their Comedogenic and Irritation.

They did leave off a very common one though, Bismuth Oxychloride. It is a heavy metal that is found in Bare Minerals original formula and many other mainstream brands of cosmetics.
It has to be buffed into the skin, at which point your skin looks smoother as the metal particles fill your pores. However, it is very difficult to remove all of the makeup and bismuth OUT of your pores, which often results in redness, irritation and even cystic acne.

So What Brand of Makeup Should You Buy? 

I recommend you stick with brands with the most natural ingredients and fewest chemicals. Natural ingredients tend to be easy to read, like Titanium Dioxide, Silk Powder, Zinc Oxide, etc...

Chemical names tend to look very foreign and most of us would struggle to pronounce the words. 

LA Minerals has a complete line of natural cosmetics and skin care. We have 3 Distinct foundation formulas, mineral veil, concealer, eyeshadows, blush and bronzers. 

There are also many other brands of mineral cosmetics that are healthy and good for your skin. 

It's best to try some samples out of various brands to see what works best for your skin, and to find the shade that matches you best. 

6 Ways to Tell if Your Nail Salon Is Safe

Your dentist doesn't reuse tools on patients; neither should your nail salon

A wall of polish, a rack of mags, and the promise of a foot rub: What's not to love about a pro mani-pedi? It depends on where you go. If a spa isn't sanitary, you run the risk of anything from a headache due to potent fumes to a serious infection from dirty tools. We've mapped out the red flags. 

1. Dirty digs​. ​When celeb nail artist Deborah Lippmann pops into a mani-pedi place, she always scouts out two areas: the corners and the bathroom. "If they're clean, it's usually a sign of higher standards." 

2. Secondhand fumes. ​While that nail-polish smell is unavoidable, your eyes shouldn't water upon entry. Workers are the most vulnerable to fumes, "but even short exposure to hazardous chemicals can be harmful," says Thu Quach, Ph.D., a research scientist with the Cancer Prevention Institute of California who has done extensive research on nail-salon safety. 

3. Tainted tools. ​A dirty nail kit can transfer serious germs, which can result in anything from a fungal infection to a staph infection, says Lippmann. "Imagine if you went to your dentist, and he used a tray of tools he'd used on another patient," says Lauren Breese, director of professional development for OPI. Autoclave machines (which use steam to kill germs) and hospital-grade soaking solutions are effective, but it's tough to know if a salon is sanitizing the tools long enough or using the right formula. Also, certain tools should never be reused, like nail files or buffing sponges, which get clogged with other people's dead skin. To play it safe, Lippmann recommends bringing in your own kit. 

4. Janky Jacuzzi. Pedi tubs are a potential germ farm, especially Jacuzzi filters, which get trapped with dead skin. If your local pedi place doesn't do jet-free bowls, inspect the tub before they fill it, and see if there's any grit, grime, or gunk. "If so, I say, 'I'm sorry, but would you clean this for me?" says Lippmann. 

5. Polluted polish. If a client has a funky fingernail — or an open sore near the nail bed — communal polish can get contaminated, says Lippmann. While she admits this is "a worst-case scenario," Lippmann prefers bringing her own polish. A BYOP policy may also ensure a longer-lasting mani. "I constantly see salons adding remover to the polishes so they last longer." 

6. Hairy situation. ​Going for a wax? The treatment table should be covered in a fresh paper sheet, and the wax pot shouldn't resemble a messy melted candle, says Melanie Gilliland, an expert for European Wax Center. And if they double-dip? Run.

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