Will concealer clog pores? Will concealer make acne worse?

Concealer is a makeup product that many girls use. At the same time, we all know that general makeup products are harmful to the skin. So let's find out whether concealer will clog pores and aggravate acne.

Yes. Makeup has certain side effects. Concealer is also a kind of makeup. Concealer is to cover the spots, acne marks and pores on the surface of the skin. When we remove makeup, if the concealer applied on the face is not removed cleanly and remains on the face, it is easy to clog the pores and cause skin problems such as acne and spots. If you don't want to clog your pores, you must focus on makeup removal and cleaning. Especially long-term use of concealer, because it contains some heavy metal ingredients, if the quality is unqualified, the heavy metals in the ingredients exceed the standard, and the makeup is not removed thoroughly, it will cause greater damage to the skin. Use a deep cleansing makeup remover to dissolve the makeup on the face, and then use a facial cleanser to clean it to avoid clogging of pores.

Using concealer will make acne worse. Most concealers are designed to be very thick and dry in order to better cover the blemishes on the face. Long-term use of such concealer will not only make the skin on the face drier, but also cause other skin problems, especially if the skin already has acne. After applying concealer to cover it, although it can make the face look smooth and flawless in a short time, it will aggravate the inflammation of the acne. Concealer has no moisturizing effect. If you don't do a good job of moisturizing care before applying it, it will not only make the face peeling and dry, but also make the skin age faster. Long-term use of concealer will slowly expand the pores and become coarser and coarser, because concealer has a sealing effect, and the pores will expand larger and larger in order to breathe. In addition, long-term use of concealer will hinder the breathing of the skin and affect the normal metabolism of the human body. The concealer remaining in the pores is more likely to cause skin inflammation, which will lead to acne or stuffy mouth. If you already have acne, applying concealer at this time will aggravate the inflammation of the acne and make it more red, swollen and sensitive.

Yes. It may not be obvious at first when the concealer is expired, but the seriously deteriorated concealer will clump, mold, and smell. If you find that the concealer smells different, you should discard it in time. If you use it carelessly, there may be the following two situations. If the concealer has just expired, or it is used less, and the dosage is not enough to damage the skin, you may not experience any symptoms after using it. In this case, stop using it immediately and clean your face thoroughly. The ingredients of the concealer have deteriorated seriously and produced substances that are harmful to the skin. At this time, allergic symptoms may occur, such as redness, itching, and fever. In severe cases, skin ulcers may occur. In this case, you need to stop using it in time and seek medical treatment to prevent the symptoms from worsening. Expired cosmetics cannot be used. The shelf life of unopened concealer is usually 2-3 years. After opening, it will be contaminated by bacteria and dust in the air, and some active ingredients will also undergo chemical changes, and substances that are harmful to the skin will be produced. The shelf life will be greatly shortened, usually about 6 months. From the perspective of safety and effectiveness, concealer that has passed its expiration date cannot be used.

The basic care is to cleanse, use water, lotion, and primer. Even if you don't use concealer, you still need to use primer. First, primer can resist the damage caused by ultraviolet rays to your skin, and at the same time, it can isolate the damage caused by air pollution to your skin. When you apply foundation or concealer, it can act as a protective film. It can reduce the damage to your skin, so primer is very important. After using concealer, you must use makeup remover because concealer contains foundation and a small amount of lead. If you don't remove makeup, it will cause great damage to your skin and make your skin pale. So make sure to remove it thoroughly.