Different acne triggers, will influence different parts of your face to breakout, face mapping. There is some truth to that, but it’s not all black or white for everyone. So many things will play a role in how much, how soon, how inflamed, etc. your breakouts will be, as well as the place. For active acne and acne prone skin, oily skin, or if you want to completely avoid any breakouts it is best to identify your body’s triggers and avoid them. They could happen with as little as one cause, or a few things together that causes your acne in that specific area. For your cheek area, these 2 things could potentially cause your pimples to pop up.
Bronzer / Blush
So typically makeup itself does not cause breakouts, and applying heavy makeup could help protect your skin from extrinsic damage. Think of it as another form of skincare, because it does create that barrier on your skin, so it’s not all bad. But the most crucial part, is cleansing at night and not leaving any makeup residue to avoid clogging your pores.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ingredient that makes the skin smooth and gives it that silky touch, it is often used in bronzers and blushes. This ingredient is a known pore clogger and known to cause or increase acne (even little white heads) on cheeks. For acne prone skin and oily skin, or if you see a lot of breakouts on your cheeks, completely avoid this ingredient and opt for a mineral acne safe makeup, bronzer or blush.
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Makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes harbor a lot of bacteria that only increases with time, and when that bacteria gets on your skin and into your pores it will stir up a breakout concoction. Having clean brushes is essential to clear skin purely for that reason. Deep cleaning makeup brushes every couple of weeks could save your skin from any acne and prevent future ones from forming.
