There are a lot of myths floating around out there.  Thankfully, June is National Acne Awareness Month where medical professionals strive to empower acne sufferers with correct information and solutions.

Yes, most cases are based on genetics, hormones, and stress—but there are ways you can deal with and even reduce breakouts.

Being extra careful about your makeup habits is an excellent way to avoid breakouts, especially after you’ve gone through the trouble of applying all those soaps and creams!

When Makeup is Part of the Problem

Makeup is often applied in an effort to cover up the signs of acne and small breakouts, but ironically, cosmetics may sometimes contribute to producing the very skin problems they attempt to hide.

From natural fats and oils to complex acids and other substances extracted from animal products or synthesized in the lab, there are scores of ingredients in cosmetic products, each with a potential set of actions on the skin depending on a product’s overall formulation and the skin type on which they’re applied.

What are “Non-Comedogenic” Products?

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