DOES PRIMER CLOG MY PORES? July 13 2013, 0 Comments

WHAT IS PRIMER?
Primers are pretty much silicone-based fluids, gels or liquids that sit on top of the skin and create a smooth, even surface. They help to stop makeup disappearing into the skin over the course of the day. There are plenty of skin care products available that have the same basic cosmetic chemistry as a primer, but they're sold as serums or moisturisers. Typically primers are oil-free and can comfortably be called non-comedogenic (pore clogging).
Silicones can turn real ugly if you don't cleanse your skin twice a day religiously. They are semi-occlusive and create a weightless film on the skin. They kind of form a barrier that won't suffocate your skin but they still create a blockage of the normal function of your skin.


IN A NUTSHELL:
- Use Primers sparingly
- Use them on clean skin
- Remove them thoroughly
- Keep a look out for similar products that act the same as a primer but without the sillicones, like Amboni Organics 'Recovery Facial Serum'
Put your best face forward
Nikki xx