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Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:55 pm  |
| Is silicones really bad for your skin |
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:00 pm |
| There's no scientific evidence to say that it is, but some people just can't tolerate it |
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:20 pm |
| Totally fine unless your skin doesn't like them. |
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:07 pm |
When I've heard it spoken negatively, it is because it doesn't allow your skin to breathe.
I don't seem to have a problem with it. Most of the makeup primers have silicones in them (varying degrees). Some primers are almost all silicone. I end up using more of that type in the summer - if not, my makeup doesn't last.
Like everything, if your skin is okay with it .... why not!! |
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46yrs, very dry skin that can be sensitive with Redness (not Rosacea). Purple Emu, NCN skincare, Emu Oil and La Mer Cream have made a tremendous difference. |
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:40 pm |
| Silicones clog my pores and give me overnight whiteheads. (Like 5 or 6 of them - ugh!!) |
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Mon Mar 21, 2011 10:13 pm |
| No, like an other poster said, only if they aggravate your skin. In my case, my skin loves them. They help seal in moisture and makeup lovely primers. |
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Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:21 am |
Silicone is a chemically derived product with occlusive qualities. What this means in terms of skincare is that covers the skin to protect and keep the moisture in. By doing so, silicone also fills in uneven skin texture like fine lines and acne scars so it gives the illusion of great skin when foundation is applied over it. This is why most makeup primers in the market will contain silicones because it helps the primer do its work i.e. prime the skin for makeup.
To identify silicone in a product, look for Dimethicone or methicone in the ingredient list. In fact, the general rule of thumb is that anything ending in “cone” is likely to be silicone. Opinions seem to be divided as to whether silicone is indeed good or bad for the skin.
Proponents of the use of Silicone in skincare say that silicone is not bad for the skin. The molecules in Dimethicone are too large to penetrate into the skin layers and only sit on top of the skin. By having this silicone layer on top of the skin, the skin moisture is prevented from escaping, thus helping keep the skin moisturized. Silicone in skincare is also supposed to be better for those with sensitive skin due to this occlusive nature and it does not irritate the skin nor does it cause acne.
On the other side of the fence are the people who say that silicones are in fact bad for the skin. Because the silicone sits in a layer on top of the skin keeping in moisture, it also keeps in any sebum, dirt and bacteria that may already be on the skin. Once the skin is irritated, it may breakout. So, it is common to hear people say that silicones in products cause them to break out.
Also, prolonged use of silicones may lead to allergic reactions and may cause sensitive skin to react adversely. So, eczema flareups may occur and acne or spots may form. This may be one of the reasons why hair conditioner causes acne in some people. |
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Blonde hair, fair skin normal to dry with oily T-zone, Clarisonic, IFP bha/aha combo, Vivier Kine-C, Lips2kiss system, JB ADCE |
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