What Happens When You Wear

When it comes to skincare, it’s well-known that removing makeup before bed is important. This helps to prevent clogged pores, acne and other skin issues.
And as it turns out, makeup during exercise can also be problematic.
According to a new study, wearing a cosmetic foundation during aerobic exercise affects the skin and its pores.

How foundation makeup can affect the skin during a workout
Researchers examined 43 healthy college students including 20 males and 23 females. Foundation cream was put on the forehead and upper cheek on half of the face. The other half remained bare.
Results showed an increase in moisture post-exercise on the entire face, but there was more moisture in the makeup area.

After exercise, skin pore size increased on the non-makeup of the face, but not as much on the makeup side. The amount of oil increased in the non-makeup area and decreased in the makeup area.
Park continued: “According to this study, wearing heavy makeup like cream foundation during exercise can potentially lead to skin problems such as clogged pores due to sweat accumulation. Therefore, it is recommended to opt for lighter makeup or oil-free products to maintain healthy skin during exercise.”

Here’s how makeup can hurt your skin
Makeup can clog pores and cause increased skin dryness, experts say.
“The reason it is recommended to remove makeup before going to bed is because it can combine with oil and dead skin cells to clog pores and promote acne formation,” said Dr. Brendan Camp, a dermatologist based in New York. “The same [applies] to wearing makeup while exercising. This recent study also suggests that wearing makeup while exercising may predispose the skin to increased dryness.”

This study focused mainly on foundation, but there are many other kinds of makeup.
“Mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick may present less of an issue during exercise because they are not applied to the entire face,” Camp explained.
However, more research is needed to see the impact of specific types of makeup on the skin during a workout.

Takeaway
Wearing foundation during exercise can affect the skin and its pores, according to a new study.
Dermatologists advise against wearing foundation while working out since it can clog the pores and lead to acne.
For face coverage during exercise, beauty balm (BB) and color-correcting (CC) creams are healthier options.