Don’t we all love applying makeup and dolling up" If done correctly, makeup can make you feel uber confident and beautiful. But a lot of people suggest using minimal makeup. It’s hard to go completely au naturale in today’s age, but you need to be careful while picking makeup products because bad products can damage your skin, trigger premature ageing, cause uneven skin tone, dullness, fine lines and acne. In this post, we will answer the million dollar question “does makeup make you age faster."”

1. You can’t use makeup for sun protection: Yes makeup can cause premature ageing if you skip sunscreen altogether and use makeup with SPF products solely for sun protection. Often foundations and compacts come with SPF feature, but the most common mistake people do is by not applying any sunscreen along with such products. A SPF of 15, which is commonly seen in makeup products, is not enough to protect the skin against sun damage. Also, SPF refers to protection from UVB rays, you still require protection from UVA rays. UVA rays has the potential to fast forward skin ageing and cause skin cancer. The best way to ensure healthy and youthful skin is by applying a sunscreen which provides UVB and UVA protection and also at least SPF of 30 considering India’s temperature during summers. You can cleanse-moisturise and then apply a generous coat of sunscreen, and then start doing makeup. 2. Not removing the makeup before bed: It...