How to Survive Halloween Without Getting a Horrifying Breakout

 

 

 Once the fanaticism of Oct. 31 has come and gone, your skin is going to need a major detox. You piled on the paint, doubled up on the fake blood, and layered on the false lashes all in the name of a good scare. Sure you looked absolutely amazing bar hopping on All Hallows' Eve, but all you've got to show for it now is a giant pimple. Your pores are in a cosmetic-induced coma!

 

Don't: Do a Peel Before Your Makeup

We know you want the smoothest skin possible for your extreme Halloween makeup application, but don't go overboard. "You don't want to steam or exfoliate because that opens your pores and makes you skin fresh," Dr. Mariwalla explained. "When you know you are applying heavy makeup its best to leave these treatments for after."

 

Don't: Use Glue

If you're planning to go to your costume party dressed as a red M&M, get ready for an in-depth makeup removal process. Certain colors of paint can leave a remnant on the skin even after the shower. "The metal paints and red paints are especially tough on the skin. As is glue," Dr. Mariwalla said. "You want to make sure you remove glue carefully because it can really tear the skin." Toothpaste is a gentle scrubbing solution to use if your body paint just won't budge. Baby oil is also a perfect lubricant to loosen resistant cosmetic adhesive.

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