Make-Up Do's and Don'ts

Do you think you’re a makeup guru? Well congratulations if you think you are but most of you actually aren’t! There are very important rules to follow when it comes to cosmetics and if you don’t follow them, you could be causing serious harm to your skin and face. Here are some do’s and don’ts to follow…or else!

DO wash your makeup off every night. Use a gentle makeup remover first then follow with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. If you go to bed without washing your face, you are not cleansing your pores of makeup debris, bacteria, and oil. All 3 of those things WILL make you break out.

DO sanitize your makeup brushes every 2 weeks with a gentle shampoo and conditioner then allow them to air dry for several hours. You need to remove the bacteria and germs from your brushes so they don’t transfer to your face causing you to break out.

DO use paraben-free and oil-free cosmetics. The less chemicals in your makeup the better. Oil-free makeup is so important because it won’t clog your pores or make you break out.

DON’T share makeup with your friends or family…or anyone for that matter! Doing so will cause bacteria and infections…Ewww.

DON’T re-use false eyelashes. Throw them out because germs collect on them and re-using can cause serious eye infections.

DON’T re-use disposable sponges that are meant for one-time use. Sponges collect bacteria so quickly and will cause you to break out.

DON’T use makeup if it’s over a year old. Throw it out! Germs, oils, and bacteria collect in there and are then transferred to your skin.

It is very important to follow these rules. If you don’t, your skin will truly suffer the consequences of your laziness! Learn to form good habits now and get rid of bad habits. Remember that if you take care of your skin it will take care of you.