What types of cosmetics are less irritating to sensitive skin?
• Answer: If you have sensitive skin, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends: • Use face powder, which has few preservatives and minimal risk of skin irritation. • Use a silicone-based foundation for minimal skin irritation. • Do not use waterproof cosmetics, because you need a solvent to remove them. • Use products with fewer than 10 ingredients. • Use black eyeliner and mascara, which appear to be least allergenic. • Use pencil eyeliner and eyebrow fillers; liquid eyeliners contain latex and may cause an allergic reaction. • Use earth-toned eye shadows, which are generally less irritating to upper-eyelid skin than darker colors such as navy blue. • Throw out old cosmetics, which can spoil or become contaminated. • Do not use nail polish if there’s any risk you’ll touch your eyes or face with it before it dries.
