Skin conditions

There can be many barriers that can hinder you applying make up to the face. These include a variety of skin conditions that anyone can get. These can stop you completely from applying make up or you have to be careful and use a different technique when doing so. 

1. Cold sores are red blisters that appear on and around the mouth. They are extremely contagious and can last for over a week. They can be spread through food/kissing/or sharing appliances for example make up brushes. A cure for these have not been found yet however there are creams that can help and reduce the size. It is suggested that make-up is avoided around infected areas as it can spread easily through the use of brushes even if you do clean them. 

2. Conjunctivitis is eye infection that can easily occur through bacteria in the eye or an allergic reaction.  It causes the eye to swell, redness to appear and a coloured liquid can come from the eye. Treatment is not always needed as it can disappear over a few days however if it does persist there are eye drops you can buy from a pharmacy. To remove crusting or liquid using a cotton pad a warm water is advised. It is advised to avoid eye makeup as the bacteria is easily transmitted in the brushes and the infection can reoccur. 

3. Acne is a skin condition that causes multiple spots to appear on the face that often causes redness and scarring and is caused by a change in hormones. It can be treated through a range of creams and tablets however to limit symptoms it is simply advised to keep skin clean and moisturised as dirt on the face can irritate the skin. Make up can be applied over the skin and it is possible to reduce the appearance of the spots. Some people may feel self conscious and may not want makeup to be applied as it can make the skin worse. 

References

Choices, N. (2015) Conjunctivitis - NHS choices. Available at: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Conjunctivitis-infective/Pages/Introduction.aspx (Accessed: 1 October 2015).

Choices, N. (2015) Acne - NHS choices. Available at: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Acne/Pages/Introduction.aspx (Accessed: 1 October 2015).

Choices, N. (2015) Cold sore (herpes simplex virus) - NHS choices. Available at: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sore/Pages/Introduction.aspx (Accessed: 1 October 2015).