Understanding the relationship between cosmetics and your skin, plus discover the birth of Skinlycious Soothing Cleansing Gel
Acne Cosmetica
Whether it is to conceal the dark marks that are improving, conceal skin redness, or boost self-confidence, you might be using some makeup. Even though acne bumps can’t be covered by makeup, at least it doesn’t look all angry and red. I, too, used makeup when I had acne. It made me feel better.
Having said that, do note that there is a causative relationship between makeup and acne. Acne Cosmetica refers to acne caused by or aggravated by cosmetics. Although it was a major concern in the 1970s and 1980s where dermatologists reported a significant problem, it’s not as prevalent now with improved formulations.
Ingredients to Watch
Not all ingredients are created equal. Here’s what to look out for.
Comedogenic Ingredients to Avoid
Highly Comedogenic
Isopropyl isostearate
Isopropyl Myristate
Myristyl Myristate
Oleth-3
Laureth-4
Comedogenic
Acetylated Lanolin alcohol
Isopropyl linoleate
Isopropyl palmitate
Lauric acid
Cocoa butter
Coconut butter
Oleyl alcohol
Cetyl Acetate
Borderline
Wheat germ glyceride
Evening primrose oil
Cotton Seed oil
Corn Oil
Avocado oil
Sesame oil
Soybean oil
Mink oil
Check the Complete List of Comedogenic Ingredients to Avoid here
Note: Comedogenicity can vary based on concentration levels. What’s comedogenic at 100% may not be at lower concentrations.
“The right makeup routine can boost your confidence without compromising your skin’s health.”
Do you know that a cleanser can affect how fast your skin oils up?
A cleanser can affect how fast your skin oils up. I was trying out a pioneer brand of micellar water as a makeup remover. The next morning, I woke up with a very oily complexion, something that hadn’t happened to me for a long time.
This experience taught me that a cleanser could totally change your skin structure, possibly altering a normal skin complexion to an oily one.
The Birth of Soothing Gel
After 9 months of R&D, testing and getting feedback from our top customers, we finally launched Skinlycious Micellar Cleansing Water in September 2016. We went through rounds of testing as well as voting before launch.
In 2020, we moved towards Clean Beauty, removing artificial fragrance and essential oils from Skinlycious. Finally, in December 2020, we launched the Soothing Cleansing Gel.
The cleansing gel has greater cleansing power, leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean without any greasy after-feel. More importantly, it cleanses well and doesn’t oil up your skin.
“Within 3 days of using the cleansing gel, Irene’s skin cleared up and could stay matte much longer.” (Real customer testimonial)
