The answer to this question is a lot more complicated than it sounds.
It’s really about how you feel about makeup and whether you’re feeling it all the time or whether you can really take advantage of it.
I’m not trying to make excuses, says dermatologist Paula Cossins, author of the popular Beauty Insider guide, but you may feel your skin is oily and acne prone, so you’ll want to take a closer look.
“If your skin feels really oily and prone to pimples, I would definitely want to look into getting a peel,” she says.
“But you don’t need to go into full on treatment.”
If you’re concerned about the impact on your skin and you’re not quite sure if you want to use a peel, you can always opt for a moisturiser.
“It’s not always about whether or not it makes a difference but about the skin care benefits it provides,” says Cossin.
“Mimicking the sun or a high-pressure situation is good, and then you can use it all day.”
You can also opt for high-quality creams that moisturise the skin.
“When I was a teenager, I used to have this ‘creamy-mousse’ that I’d use over a moisturizer,” Cosses says.
“And I always had to go back to it when I had dry skin, because it would make me look like a clown.”
So is there anything else you should do with your skin after you get it off?
“If you’re going to get your skincares off, you want a lot of it to be fresh, and there’s no better way to get it fresh than using a lotion and lotion remover,” COSSIN says.
I’m not saying you need to wear all-out makeup, but if you’re using an old formula and want to give it a fresh face, then there’s something you can do with it.
“You can definitely use it to give your skin a break,” CASSINS says.
“You can have some natural oils on your face for a break from that oily, peeling skin.”
If the problem is acne, it can be a good idea to try a new facial scrub, too.
There’s a lot you can control when you’re on the go, including where you are.
“Some people find that it helps to wear loose-fitting clothing or a skirt, and a skirt and a T-shirt will keep your face warm,” CASS says.
If you wear the same clothing over and over, you may want to add a light moisturiser to the mix.
If you have acne or skin sensitivity, it’s worth looking into topical treatments.
Some products contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, like tretinoin, which can help to reduce redness, itchiness and inflammation on the skin, says CASSIS.
However, you shouldn’t apply topical treatments unless you’re really well informed about their benefits and risks.
“There’s some good evidence that topical treatments can actually increase inflammation and damage your skin,” Cassins says.
COSSINS says if you have eczema, you should use a sunscreen that’s safe to apply.
“A lot of people with eczemas have a sensitivity to sunscreens and they use sunscreen to prevent it, but they also want it to look natural,” she explains.
“They want to keep their skin looking natural, and they don’t want to be putting too much on their face.”
What you can’t do in a pinch: Using the peel: “A good sunscreen will not only protect your skin from the sun, but it will also reduce the amount of sun exposure that you’re getting,” CORTIS says.
You can’t apply a peel to your face without taking extra care to avoid skin irritation, but there are some products that can do this, she says, like the mineral oil from the skin whitening lotion or the mineral cream from the moisturising lotion.
“The mineral cream or the moisturiser are great, but the mineral skin lotion is a great product,” CPORTIS says, adding that she’d recommend a sunscreen if you can find one.
Pressing the peel on: “It can be really hard to do properly, so it’s best to get a good peel,” CASTIS says of the product she uses to moisturise her face.
The best way to apply a peeling peel is with your fingers.
“You want to get to the tip of your peeling finger and use that, and not the tip,” CARTIS says while holding up a small peeling tool.
You could also hold a towel between your thumb and index finger, then apply a gentle, firm peel to the skin as you apply your finger to your skin.
What to wear: It’s important to wear comfortable clothing that doesn’t get in the way of your