A recent study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has shed light on the negative effects of wearing makeup during exercise, particularly foundation. The study, which involved 20 men and 23 women, found that wearing foundation during a 20-minute treadmill exercise can reduce skin oil, causing dryness, while simultaneously clogging pores due to increased sebum production.
Skin Changes During Exercise with Makeup
The results showed that the size of pores increased in the skin areas without makeup but did not get significantly larger in skin with makeup, suggesting that makeup may block pores. Oil levels increased in areas without makeup and decreased in spots with makeup, indicating that maintaining ideal oil levels is challenging while wearing makeup and exercising.
