What foundations are best to use on acne prone/oily skin?

The best foundation for acne-prone skin will conceal your pimples without looking cakey and will not clog your pores. Thick oily foundations can block your pores, leading to accumulation of bacteria in the openings of your skin oil glands, inflammation and more breakouts. When you look for a foundation for acne prone skin, look for non-comedogenic products and avoid foundations that contain SD denatured alcohol, sometimes called isopropyl alcohol. This kind of alcohol harms your skin’s protective surface, makes oily skin worse, and exacerbates acne. Powder foundations are less likely to clog your pores since the pigment particles are larger. The best products in this category contain also some anti- acne ingredients such as zinc, sulfur, and salicylic acid. Foundations that contain a sunscreen are a good choice for the summer. This is important for people with acne because it can decrease the risk of post-acne hyperpigmentation.

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