Makeup Makes Acne Worse
If you're a makeup enthusiast, take note: during hot summer months, avoid heavy makeup. Cosmetics can clog pores, making breakouts more likely.Additionally, many women cover up breakouts caused by late nights with makeup for aesthetic reasons. However, concealing acne with cosmetics hinders its healing. Applying heavy foundation and concealer can cause pimples to become infected, escalating into severe inflamed lesions. What was once smooth skin may transform into a pockmarked complexion.
How to Care for Acne After It Appears
Dietary Considerations: Follow the "Four Less, One More" principle: reduce intake of spicy foods (e.g., chili peppers, scallions, garlic), oily foods (e.g., animal fats, vegetable oils), sugary foods (e.g., sweets, coffee), and "heat-inducing" foods (e.g., dog meat, lamb). Moderately consume cooling vegetables and fruits, but avoid excessive amounts to prevent stomach issues.
Medication: Avoid long-term use of chlorine, bromine, iodine compounds, or corticosteroid hormones. For topical treatments, opt for tinctures, washes, or creams over ointments or pastes. Avoid oil-based cosmetics, as thick oils and moisturizing products can worsen acne.>