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	What is Cosmetic Acne

If you are a regular cosmetic user, you may be trying to hide the blemishes that could really be the result of your cosmetics. You can normally find out if your acne has been caused by a chemical, topic agent as it will have slightly different look from the genetic or hormonal one that is denoted by red bumps and pustules. Cosmetic acne is highly rash-like and has little pinkish or flesh-colored bumps. These bumps are found in those area where the cosmetics are applied, your forehead, cheeks, chin or nose, or even neck.

People who mistake these small bumps for chronic low-grade acne of the type needing topical creams or antibiotics, tend to hide them by applying more makeup. They put on lots of foundation, suffocating the skin and thus creating a more stubborn and obvious rash.

Remember this isn't actual acne that is the result of internal factors. Cosmetic acne is caused by what you are applying above your skin. So it needs a different treatment. To treat it, the simplest solution is to avoid using the makeup responsible for it. In most cases, the acne will vanish in short period after stopping the usage of the irritating cosmetics.

Which Cosmetics Should You Use?
If you think you should stop all the makeup, you are wrong. To prevent the likelihood of flare-ups, select your cosmetics carefully. Choose non-oily formulations and go for makeup labeled "non-comedogenic," meaning they are less likely to clog pores. Stay away from heavy, thick or oily substances. Don’t be shy of going without a makeup to let your skin breathe as much as possible.

If you are suffering from isolated breakouts along the hairline or on other parts of the body, take a careful look at all the creams, soaps, shampoos etc. that you are applying on your skin to find out the real culprit. At times, using heavy conditioners can block the pores near the scalp, neck or back (in case of long hair hanging down and touching the skin). Try using a milder formula, or be alert about keeping your hair away from your skin.

If your body soap is the problem, change over to a formula with additional exfoliation to keep pores clean. Select one containing salicylic acid, the acne-fighting ingredient that cleans away dead skin cells and avoids clogging the pores.

How to Apply
Lastly, remember what we apply on our skin is not the only factor that damages our complexion; it could even be how we are applying those substances that should be changed.

E.g. vigorous scrubbing when applying your facial soap can stimulate your skin to secrete more oil, causing acne flare-ups. Washing with hot water instead of lukewarm can also cause flare-ups. So keep your sink and shower water at a lower but not very high temperature.

Avoid dipping your fingers directly into foundation jars or apply concealer wands directly to spotted areas. This lets oils on your fingers and acne bacteria to get cozy inside your cosmetics. This increases your risk of spreading acne to other unaffected part of the skin, when you use the cosmetics next time.

Always use disposable cosmetic sponges, Q-tips and tissues to clean up your makeup and wash your cosmetic brushes periodically. Throw away any makeup that is older than a few months to ensure that anything you apply on your face is clean and free of likely skin problems.

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