Makeup is quite possibly one of the most fun things to play around with. Whether you're a professional, an at-home expert, or just a dabbler, there's something in the world of makeup for everyone. Thanks to thousands of amazing makeup tutorials on YouTube, it's hard to resist trying a new makeup product or technique. However, as fun as experimenting with makeup can be, wearing makeup on a daily basis can actually cause a lot of harm to your skin. To that end, we reached out to a noted dermatologist and spoke to him about the effects of makeup on the skin. Take a look at what happens to your face when you stop wearing makeup.
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00:00Even if your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon involves drooling over shelves of lip gloss
00:05shades and eyeshadow palettes at your local boutique, everyone needs a makeup break from
00:09time to time.
00:10Yes, it's fun to gussy up, and cosmetics can certainly boost our sense of confidence while
00:14out and about, but slathering on those coats of Coverall every day can be pretty unhealthy
00:18for your skin.
00:19By pressing the pause button on these products and opting for a makeup-free fresh face like
00:23Alicia Keys, there may be some serious health benefits you never expected.
00:27Here's what happens to your face when you stop wearing makeup.
00:31Your pores will shrink
00:32Foundation, blush, and bronzer might look nice and all, but underneath the surface,
00:36these tiny makeup particles accumulate in our pores with each and every wear.
00:40Along with all the air pollutants our skin is exposed to every day, dirt builds up, causing
00:44pores to become clogged and enlarged over time.
00:47Going makeup-free and keeping up with regular facial cleansing minimizes buildup inside
00:51the pores, and reduces sagging and wrinkle formation in the skin.
00:55Fewer breakouts
00:56The more makeup you use, the more toxins and chemical compounds you're putting on your
00:59face — not to mention all the gross stuff that builds up on our makeup brushes that
01:03we know we're not cleaning on a regular basis like we should.
01:06All these germs not only clog pores, but they cause inflammation, which leads to more breakouts
01:10that we end up desperately trying to cover up with more makeup.
01:14Less makeup means fewer pimples, which helps to stop this vicious cycle at the start.
01:19Fewer eye infections
01:20Mascara will do wonders to make your lashes look longer, and it's fun to see how much
01:24our eyes can pop with a little length.
01:26Unfortunately, though, most eye makeup contains preservatives that can cause pink eye, and
01:30allergies to the ingredients can also regularly cause symptoms like redness, swelling, dryness,
01:34and itching.
01:35Plus, germs can easily spread by sharing eye makeup from person to person.
01:39Eyeliner pencils and mascara wands can do some pretty serious damage, too.
01:43Experts say that they can damage your lens during application and lead to painful abrasions
01:47with just one slip of the wrist.
01:49Eyeliner might be pretty, but a corneal scratch is not.
01:53Goodbye to dry skin
01:55Makeup messes with our skin's natural cell renewal process, which can wreak havoc on
01:59the surface, especially on those nights when we're just too tired to wash the makeup off
02:03of our faces.
02:04Leaving makeup on overnight like this allows the day's dead skin cells to accumulate with
02:08residue and interrupts the formation of new skin cells, which leads to a dull skin tone.
02:13So washing it all away leaves us with a face that's more vibrant and hydrated.
02:18Fewer allergic reactions
02:20Everyday makeup and skincare products are filled with agents like parabens, sulfates,
02:23and metals, which are among the many substances that commonly cause allergic reactions.
02:27Benadryl.
02:28A lot of Benadryl.
02:29A lot, a lot of Benadryl.
02:30What?
02:31What?
02:32What do you mean?
02:44A bad reaction to these substances can lead to contact dermatitis, which appears as red,
02:49dry patches on the surface of the skin.
02:51If that happens, it's best to ditch the product that's causing the cellular commotion.
02:55Going makeup-free, of course, can avoid this problem altogether.
02:58A healthier you
03:00Besides reducing breakouts, evening your skin tone, and helping to keep your face looking
03:04and feeling healthier, ditching your makeup addiction can have positive effects on the
03:08rest of your body as well.
03:10That's because these pesky carcinogens found in lipsticks and eyeshadows can take a toll
03:14on other parts of your body's health as well, like increasing high blood pressure, behavioral
03:18abnormalities, and even rates of fertility.
03:21So while you don't have to swear off makeup forever, it might not be a bad idea to give
03:25your body a break from this stuff every now and then.