There are plenty of reasons to love make up.
It can help bring out our favorite features, hide flaws, and make us feel more confident.
Luckily, going sans makeup (even just once every few months) can do wonders for our skin.
Hmm,guess Alicia Keys' recent makeup-free look is benefiting her in more ways than one.
Here’s what really happens to you face when you ditch the makeup.
Ijaz Ahmed said in an interview with Tribune.
In short, less makeup means fewer pimples, which helps to stop this vicious cycle.
Fewer eye infections
Mascara will do way more than just make your lashes look longer.
Unfortunately, mosteye makeup contains preservatives that can cause conjunctivitis (a.k.a.
Germs can also spread by sharing makeup.
Our eyeliner pencils and mascara wands can do some pretty serious damage, too.
It is possible to scratch your cornea while applying makeup with your mascara applicator or eyeliner."
Serious enough injuries can even lead to corneal abrasions.
“Dead skin cells accumulate, leading to dull, dry skin.”
No makeup means no nasty, germy residue left behind to interrupt the formation of new cells.
This leaves us with a face that’s naturally more vibrant and hydrated.
Unfortunately, they’re also part of the 3,700 substances known to cause skin allergies.
She urges you to discontinue using any product that causes your skin to react in this way.
Not sure what’s making your skin act funky?
Going makeup free might just be the answer to your dilemma.
It’s like atelltale heart that gets louder the longer you have a go at cover it up.
In that case,Dr.
Fayne Freytold me that going without makeup may increase their risk of sun damage.
Any less, and it could negatively impact your health and your appearance.
Additionally, lack of sleep canaffect your skinand even your facial expressions.
If you often find yourself thinking that you need more sleep (and who doesn’t?
), you now have some specific motivation!
That’s pretty much what you’re doingevery single timethat makeup brush hits your skin.
“These chemicals may interfere with your hormonal system.
While a direct link between EDCs and cancer is not yet definitive, certain cancers are hormonally-driven.
Even a low dose should cause concern, especially if you use the product every day.”
If you have frequent migraines, the source of your pain could be your makeup.
Makeup has even been known to bring on asthma attacks.
“Look for a product that uses essential oils instead of ‘fragrance (parfum)’.”
