Recent research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology delves into the effects of wearing cosmetic foundation during aerobic exercise on skin health and pore behavior.
The study involved 43 healthy college students, comprising 20 males and 23 females. Participants had foundation cream applied to half of their faces in two distinct areas (forehead and upper cheek), while the other half served as a control.
Results indicated that moisture levels increased after exercise in both the makeup and non-makeup zones, with a more pronounced increase observed in the makeup zones. This suggests that makeup may hinder moisture evaporation from the skin. Furthermore, skin elasticity exhibited a greater improvement after exercise in the makeup zones compared to the non-makeup zones.
Interestingly, pore size increased in skin without makeup after exercise, while the change was not significant in skin with makeup. This implies that makeup application might impede pore enlargement during physical activity. Moreover, oil levels increased in the non-makeup zones but decreased in the makeup zones, indicating potential challenges in maintaining optimal skin oil levels while wearing makeup during exercise.
Lead author Dr. Dongsun Park, from the Korea National University of Education, advises, “For skin health, it’s best to exercise with your makeup removed.”
For more detailed findings, the complete study can be accessed via the following URL upon publication: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.16205