There are certain things that you should keep in mind while shopping for cosmetics if you have acne prone skin.
* Use only oil free makeup and avoid products that contain oil from petroleum like mineral oil.
* You might find sunscreens too oily, so use foundations that contain titanium oxide as it is a naturally occurring sun protector.
* Avoid cosmetics that contains ingredients like dimenthicone and bismuth oxychloride as they can clog pores of your skin and cause blemishes.
* Zinc oxide and Kaolin clay are very good oil absorbing and anti-inflammatory ingredients. So make sure that these products are present in your makeup.
* Avoid products that contain alcohol, as alcohol dries out the skin by stripping it of moisture. This in turn leads to excessive production of oil causing clogging of pores and pimples.
* You can also opt for mineral makeup for acne prone skin. Mineral makeup contain products like zinc oxide, titanium oxide, organic botanical extracts that have anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties. You might like to know more about liquid mineral makeup and mineral makeup for oily skin.
* For removing makeup it is important to use a gentle cleanser for acne prone skin. Make sure that you remove all traces of makeup from your skin before going to bed. More on natural facial cleansers.
