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Is Makeup Bad for Your Skin? What You Need To Know
Apr 17, 2025
Makeup can cover blemishes, even out redness or discoloration, draw more attention to features you love about yourself, and complement an outfit or hairstyle.
Wearing makeup can have both negative and positive effects on your skin. Your skin is a barrier protecting your body from germs, , ultraviolet (UV) rays, and injury, so it plays an important role in your overall health.
Potential Negative Effects
Makeup is one of the most widely available beauty products sold in the United States. While not all makeup is damaging, it could contribute to skin symptoms that make your skin less healthy over time.
Exposure to chemicals: Some makeup products contain carcinogens, substances that may cause cancer. Experts aren't sure if the amount of carcinogens in makeup is enough to cause harm, but it's worth noting because makeup is often worn for long periods.
Skin reactions: Common ingredients in makeup products like preservatives, fragrances, and color dyes can irritate skin, causing mild or temporary redness and itching or more severe allergic reactions.
Infection: If you don’t take good care of your makeup or continue using it once it’s expired, you can expose your skin to bacteria and mold that may cause skin infections.
Clogged pores: Pores are small oil and sweat glands. Wearing makeup or using other occlusives (barrier-forming skincare products) can clog pores, making them wider and more noticeable. Clogged pores are sometimes a common cause of acne.
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