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What is Acne Cosmetica?  It is a form of acne that was brought on my cosmetics – yes ladies, that means your makeup might be the cause of your acne.  I have been thinking a lot about acne cosmetica lately.  I have helped so many people clear up this skin condition.  Sometimes it is as easy as changing their makeup, others take quite a bit more effort to undo the damage caused by their cakey makeup. 

A lovely client (I will call her Mary) came into see my over a year ago.  She had the cutest brown freckles that she worried about.  I thought they were darling, but she hated them.  I didn’t see Mary for over a year.  She called a few weeks ago to say she desperately needed my help.  There were some life changing, stressful things she had dealt with over the past few months, and on top of it all- she had developed ACNE.  When she came in for her acne treatment with me, I discovered her LOVE of Sephora and the Cargo/Smashbox base foundation, primer, blushes and bronzers she had been piling on her face.  She first started to use these products to cover up her cute freckles, but now she “really” needed the makeup to cover all the acne her cosmetics caused. 

I decided to get her on the Dadashie Acne System.  We spent a lot of time doing extractions and cleaning up her skin during that first treatment.  She left with a couple of products to help clear up her skin.

Mary came back 2 weeks later, and despite the new skin care products she was on, her skin didn’t look any better.  She was still using the pore clogging- acne causing foundation/primer/bronzers and blushes.  I switched her makeup, even though I really am hesitant that she wear any liquid foundation makeup at all, at least she is on mineral makeup now.  I know that this treatment will help, but if you are using liquid foundation while on the Dadashie Acne System, it will take twice as long to achieve the desired results.  It’s a trade off, since she won’t even need foundation once her skin clears up!  I will update this post when I see Mary again – and keep you posted on her progression.

Pressed Treatment Minerals- blush

Are you getting clogged pores or blackheads on your cheeks?  It’s time to change your blush!  My favorites are Amino and Celestial.

• 4 long lasting, intense pigments
• free of parabens, talc, oil, bismuth oxychloride, and synthetic dyes
• Vitamin A&E

DermaMineral’s ™ Pressed Treatment Minerals for the Face are available in universal and complimentary shades which give you a natural and healthy flushed glow.

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On-the-Go Finishing Powder SPF 30

My new favorite product!  No matter what color your skin is, this universal sunscreen is for everyone!  I use it on my 3 year old girl for sun protection and don’t forget to put some on your hands before driving.  Men, this one is for you too!

• Free of parabens, talc, synthetic dye, bismuth oxychloride
• Honeysuckle extract is the preservative (smells sweet too!)
• Increases hydration
• Very water resistant, long wearing staying powder, absorbs excess oil
• Can be used under and over foundation

Give your skin a quick fix any time you need it.  DermaMineral’s™ On-the-Go Finishing Powder SPF 30 covers shiny areas with mattifying minerals for a flawless, shine free look. It’s easy to use, built-in, shed-free brush applicator delivers just the right amount of product every time.

$62

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DermaHide Dual Pan Concealer

I personally don’t use concealer, but if you like to cover dark circles or blemishes this is a good thing to have. 

• Strengthens delicate eye area
• Depuffs eye area
• Can be used as a base for eye shadow
• Free of parabens, dyes, talc and bismuth oxychloride
• Vitamins A&C

DermaHide provides natural looking coverage to problem areas and with two colors in one compact you are sure to find your year round perfect match.

$25

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Buildable Coverage Pressed Mineral Powder SPF 15

DermaMinerals pressed their powder without the use of pore clogging oils.  They used an anti-aging peptide to press these powders.  It gives you a really nice matte finish.  It comes in 10 shades, and has the same benefits as a loose powder, but you will find this is not as messy.

• Free of parabens, talc, oil, synthetic dye
• Vitamins A, C, E, Green tea and chamomile
• Soothes irritation
• Great coverage!

Build your perfect complexion. DermaMinerals™ Pressed Mineral Powder SPF 15 allows you to create the perfect canvas for the rest of your makeup regimen, depending on how much or how little coverage you desire. Suitable for normal to oily skin.

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Buildable Coverage

I very much love the natural look of mineral makeup.  I love how long it stays on your skin, I love how you can layer it for more coverage, and I love how it gives luminosity to the skin.  This line has 10 great shades that won’t look grey on darker skin types. 

• Free of parabens, talc, oil, synthetic dye
• Velvety feel on the skin
• Calms irritations and rebalances the skin
• Contains vitamin A, C, E, Green tea and chamomile

Build your perfect complexion. DermaMineral’s™ Loose Mineral Powder SPF 20, a triple milled, ultra-fine formula, allows you to create the perfect canvas for the rest of your makeup regimen, depending on how much or how little coverage you desire.

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DermaMinerals

I am so excited to tell the world about this new line of good for your skin makeup.  You have no idea how many clients come to me with acne and clogged pores caused by their cosmetics.  For the past 5 years I have been a huge fan of the DermaQuest mineral makeup, which consisted of 7 colors of loose minerals.  They have now expanded their makeup line in a HUGE way.  Pretty much my dream come true.  I have been using their new line for almost 2 weeks now and I LOVE IT! 

A message from the ladies at DermaQuest:

As an extension of a healthy skin care regimen, DermaMinerals™ is full of good for your skin ingredients and free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, and talc. Designed by a panel of makeup artists and skin care experts at DermaQuest™, under the supervision of award winning cosmetic chemist and company CEO Sam Dhatt, the DermaMinerals™ Collection consists of universal, mix and match colors that can be worn every day or on your wedding day. Have fun enhancing your natural beauty and creating chic, fresh and timeless looks. We hope this look book inspires you to channel your inner make up artist. We know its in there…

Go ahead get gorgeous!

There’s no scientific evidence to back up the claims that junk food and greasy foods cause acne. But, if your see an increase in acne after your teen eats these foods, have them cut back on eating them.

A whopping 85 percent of the U.S. population between ages 12 and 25 develops some form of acne.

There’s no scientific evidence to back up the claims that oily skin or hair causes acne. But if your teen is experiencing more pimples under their bangs for instance, it might be a good idea to change their hair style.

Some studies have shown that up to 70 percent of women notice their acne worsening the week before their periods.

There’s no scientific evidence to back up the claims that stress brings on acne. But many teens experience a break out right before big events in their lives.

What can you do about acne?
Mild acne can often be cleared up simply by following an effective home care regimen. Visiting a skin care specialist for professional treatments can make a big difference in clearing up acneic skin. Anti acne products can keep bacteria from forming, which reduces the fatty acids that contribute to acne.

Don’t pick at or “pop” zits. This can injure skin and underlying tissues.