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Do you find your skin is blotchy, acne prone or dull?  Your makeup routine may be to blame.  Researchers have found that makeup can have various side effects on your skin and even your health. ( Photo Source ) Here is a list of side effects that can be caused by makeup. 1. Allergies People can have adverse reactions to chemicals and dyes in the makeup products that they wear.  Parabens that are used as preservatives to prevent bacteria growth in cosmetics can cause various allergic reactions such as skin irritations, blemishes, and blotches.  Another ingredient in makeup, Salicylate can cause hives and rashes, especially if you have sensitive skin.   2. Eye Irritations Eye makeup is one of the most used cosmetics worn by women.  The eyes are the most sensitive area on the face.  If you wear a lot of eye makeup, you can be damaging your eyes.  Makeup that gets in your eyes can cause irritation.  Wearing too much masca...

Disclosure:  I received this product to review, free of charge. I hate that my skin is changing as I begin to go through menopause.  Two things that bother me most are age spots that I have started to get, as well as losing skin firmness.  Those changes began to take place the past two years.  I don't want to cover up my age spots with heavy makeup and I certainly do not want to go through any type of face lift or plastic surgery.  So I have been looking for a product to help address these issues. NeoStrata has a product that addresses these two key areas, and I am very excited about it! The product is  NeoStrata Sheer Hydration SPF 35.  The main reason I was excited to use this product is because it helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots.   One of the key ingredients in this product is  NeoGlucosamine® ,  it has been clinically proven to help reduce the appearance of the dark spots.   You can see in this ph...

Certainly, anyone can wash their face with soap and water.   But, when I want to get my face deep down clean, I like to use a spin brush.  By using a spin brush, my face gets 6x cleaner than by using my hands alone.  I always give my face a good washing with a gentle facial cleanser before each spin brush use.  This is my own personal preference.  I also make sure to remove my makeup as well. So, I guess you are wondering how to pick a spin brush that is best for you. First, you want to choose a brush head that is perfect for you.  You don't want an abrasive brush that scratches or irritates your skin I like the   Soniclear Petite by Michael Todd Beauty .    It has an antimicrobial spin brush head that really gives me a deep cleaning.  It is waterproof and is rechargeable, so I never have to worry about batteries.  An extra bonus is that the brush head lasts up to 6 months.  It is lightweight and comfortable to h...