Acne cosmetica is caused by clogged pores from cosmetic products, resulting in small bumps on the skin. It can appear at any age and is not as severe as other types of acne, but can still be annoying. Personal hygiene and avoiding comedogenic cosmetics can help prevent it.
Acne cosmetica is the appearance of small pimple-like bumps on the face or any other area of the skin following the application of cosmetic products that clog pores. Unlike more common types of acne, there is no redness and swelling associated with acne cosmetica. This mild condition, however, can make the skin bumpy, although it does not leave patches on the skin. While the effects of acne cosmetica may not be harmful, most women find it annoying; cosmetics are designed to enhance beauty and hide imperfections, rather than create them. Those with acne can use cosmetic products to hide a pimpley look, but some cosmetics can clog pores further, causing more breakouts.
The most common types of acne are characterized by the eruption of large pimples, particularly on the face; these are mostly due to clogged pores. Acne most often affects adolescents because it is during puberty that androgen production increases, triggering the sebaceous glands in the skin to secrete more sebum or oily matter. While both genders have androgens, they are actually substances that affect the production of male traits. More sebum secretions build up and then clog pores. The pores then swell into pimples or high inflammation of the skin.
While acne usually disappears in adulthood, acne cosmetica can appear at virtually any age. The development of acne cosmetica depends on a person’s cosmetic use, rather than their reproductive development during puberty. Acne cosmetica typically appears on the face, but it can also appear on other areas of the skin, as cosmetics can be applied to virtually any area of the skin. Makeup use and acne development, however, are usually linked because the face is covered by the most delicate skin on the body. However, it should be noted that the use of cosmetics does not always lead to the development of cosmetic acne because only cosmetic products that clog the pores, which are also called “comedogenic” cosmetics, can trigger this condition.
However, the link between the use of cosmetics and acne should not be underestimated even if the effects are not too harsh. However, the general rule is to prioritize health over beauty. Personal hygiene should always be practiced especially if the use of cosmetics cannot be avoided. Medical intervention is needed if a person’s acne cosmetica worsens and develops into a severe type of acne.
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