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Is it harmful to exercise with makeup on?
Proper makeup removal beforehand is a better option. Skin pores and sweat
glands open up during exercise in order to cool down our body. Wearing
makeup can hinder sweating and dilated pores, resulting in clogged pores,
breakouts and skin irritation.
How soon do you need to remove your makeup?
Washing your makeup o as soon as you can, or every night before you go
to sleep, is very important. Sleeping with makeup on usually causes clogged
pores, breakouts and skin irritation. It’s not just makeup, as environmental
factors come into play as well. Pollutants from each day accumulate on
the skin, combining makeup with dirt. These cause oxidative stress which
produces free radicals that can damage your skin, and may even decrease
collagen production which leads to prematurely aging skin.

Moreover, since skin renews itself at night, residual makeup and dirt can
interfere with the skin’s natural healing process and shedding, which results in
dull looking skin. When wearing foundation, always double cleanse your skin
and moisturise at night.

Any other recommendations?
Apart from treating skin gently and using adequate sun protection,
other tips include:

1 Use of top anti-aging products such as retinoid: I’m a big Masala’s Five Step “Glow from

believer in retinoid. Continuous use of it has evidence of
reversing sun damage and reducing the appearance of ne Within” Challenge
PB
PB
lines and wrinkles. Choose a product customised to your Step 1
skin sensitivity.
The 5:2 Skin Diet encourages you to go makeup free
Vitamin C serum: I personally use it, as it helps tackle ne for two days a week.
3 Go for skin peeling once a month: Chemical peeling Try Skingestibles: Foods, such as avocados,
2 lines and wrinkles, and also gives your skin a healthy glow. Step 2

improves skin texture, discolouration, and makes skin
your skin.
appear smoother and more youthful. It is one of most tomatoes or green tea, that are particularly good for
common ways to treat photo-aged skin, acne scars and Step 3
melasma. Your skin care products also look better after
a peel because there are no dead cells impeding If you go to the gym straight after work, carry
makeup wipes (or makeup remover with cotton
4 Get a boost of antioxidant supplements: Vitamin C and pads) to cleanse your skin before sweating. This will
their penetration.
also help you avoid those unattractive foundation
E have synergistic effects in skin repair, especially from
sun damage. stains on your workout tee!
Step 4
Tell others about Barefaced Revolution without
criticising their love for makeup of course! This may
also encourage further discussion about being
con dent without wearing lots of cosmetics.
Step 5
Focus on good skincare products that help improve
your skin, such as a serum-packed foundation, BB
creams with SPF, lipsticks with nourishing oils, and
so on. Reevaluate the ingredients on your go-to
foundation or primer to see if they are actually safe.

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