Allergic to makeup.....

Question

my sophomore year of highschool i developed a severe allergy to makeup. i figured it was just the talc. but i've tried so many different kinds and its not a severe but bad enough to not use them. i dont want to wear a lot, just eyeliner and mascara. even bare minerals doesnt work. any one know of anything i might be able to use, maybe something completely organic?

Answer 1

I suggest stopping altogether, don't decorate your face anymore, let it be natural.

Answer 2

One of the probable reasons why your skin is reactive to makeup is that you don't wash your sponge and brushes as often as possible. Makeup applicators should be washed weekly. Leftover makeup in the brush or sponge is a good reservoir for bacteria proliferation.

Clean your sponge by washing it with a mild detergent then hang dry. Make sure no trace of makeup remains. For your brushes, wash it like how you do with your hair. Shampoo, conditioner, then blowdry.

I suggest you see a dermatologist if this doesn't work. Applying makeup may aggrevate your skin's current condition, moisturize your face as often as possible. Good luck!

Answer 3

There is a shop in london called The Organix Pharmacy maybe if you google the name you can order off there website beacuse when i was there they sold lots of make-up but if noot then i would suggest a tinted moisturiser instead of foundation for a lil bit of colour but i really do feel for you not being able to wear make-up and another brand is The Body Shop maybe if you ask the assistant there if its natrual and that because most of there products are and there is also a range of eco friendly products called Eyko if you google them and read up on them i think they are supposed to be narual i really hope you find a soloution take care xxxx

Answer 4

im allergic to makeup, but i can use the brand physicians formula (if you live in america.   and boots no.17 collection if you are in uk.    

Answer 5

I say talk to your doctor  

Answer 6

Yes, Yes and yes. You can wear makeup. Bare escentuals did not work for you probably because of the bismuth oxychloride which is well known to cause skin irritation, itching etc.. (you could google bare escentuals bismuth oxychloride itch and find pages and pages of people allergic to it) not to mention they did use preservative in their mineral veil formulas etc.. Other skin care brands use a slew of chemicals one being propelyne glycol, which is a derivative of a greasy substance used in break fluid, and others use mineral oil (which does not penetrate the skin barrier, clogging pores and causing break outs) and especially preservatives whcih can cause long term effects. You can check many brands for safety here.....http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com I personally recommend a company called faerie organic. I personally use it on myself and all my clientel (I am a makeup artist) there are NO preservatives, NO bismuth oxychloride, No cheap fillers (talc, cornstarch etc) They have a FREE sample kit you can try before you buy (you just pay shipping -like $5.99) I have seen people who haven't been able to wear makeup for years be overjoyed because they could use these products. Check them out!! http://www.faerieorganic.com