Don't Pimp Your Pimples!

For those of us fortunate enough not to have acne-prone skin, it can be quite alarming when we see that we're breaking out in pimples. It's like an unwelcome guest to a really nice party. Who invited them in the first place?
If you see that you're breaking out in pimples, here are some reasons why and how you may be able to prevent your next attack!

1- Make sure your sheets are clean. Bed sheets and linens are much dirtier than they appear. They are covered in our own dead skin and oils from our body. Smell your pillowcase, you will know if it's time for a wash. I would recommend washing your sheets every 2-3 weeks. If you want to go the extra step, use organic detergents as they have little to no chemicals or skin irritants in them and are better for the environment.

2- Watch what you eat! I don't care what anyone says, sugar gives you pimples. I remember once I had something sugary from the vending machine at least once a day for three days in a row, and I developed pimples on my nose and cheeks by the end of the week. SO embarrassing! If you find you're always craving a snack at work, keep a jar of almonds or peanuts at your desk. It's better for your health and your skin.

3- Do some period counting. The week before my period comes, I can usually see it on my face. During PMS your hormones are in disaster mode and can really do a number on your body. Other than a sore back, swollen boobs, mood swings, and self-loathing you can also break out in pimples, which is something that you can't really prevent. It's just all a part of being a girl. Yay!

4- Chuck out old or irritating makeup. Seeing blemishes on your face can just be a result of something so simple as old or bad makeup. Not all makeup is created equal and not everyone has the same kind of skin. Some people have better resistance for certain chemicals found in makeup while others are hypersensitive. If you're makeup is new and you think it's causing a reaction to your skin, it could just be that particular product that your skin isn't fond of. I think 6 months is ok for foundations and concealers but I know someone who's been using the same foundation for 2 years and that just makes me cringe. Check your inventory and throw out old or crappy products.

5- Too much makeup? If your face looks like a birthday cake when you're all done up, it's time for an intervention. There is NO way anyone needs that much. Count how many layers you put on your face and divide it in half. Makeup will clog your pores and cause pimples. It's that simple.

6- Clean your brushes. It's a really good idea to wash your makeup brushes at least every 2 weeks. Some people even do it after every application. Buildup of old makeup, oils from your face and bacteria, stick to the hairs of your brush and as you can imagine, cause pimples on your face. There are many different kind of shampoos and soaps specifically made for makeup brushes. You'll also notice how soft and better the brush becomes after a nice wash.

When you have a Pimple:

-Don't suffocate it with too much concealer, it will only make it worse.

 -Don't squeeze it until it's ready. In fact, stop touching it altogether. 

-Don't use shiny products like shimmer or highlighter as you will only draw attention to it, and make it look bigger.

-Try green cover up - Because green is the opposite colour of red on the colour scale, it will typically cancel out the redness of the pimple.
-Try medicated concealer, like Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer or Neutrogena SkinClearing Blemish Concealer.