Scientists invited 43 people to the new study. They were all university students. Additionally, the average age of the volunteers, 23 of whom were women and 20 men, was 26.
First, all participants cleansed their skin with micellar water and measured skin moisture, elasticity, and oil content. Foundation was then applied to one half of the face (forehead, nose, cheeks, cheekbones, temples, lower part of the chin), while the other half was left clean.
After 20 minutes of training on the treadmill, the scientists repeated all measurements. It turned out that people’s skin became more moist and elastic after exercise, but this was visibly more noticeable in areas with foundation. This was because makeup prevented moisture from evaporating.
Additionally, exercise caused the pores on the face to expand. The effect was stronger in established areas. This means makeup can clog pores.
After exercising, the skin started to become oilier in clean areas, and on the contrary, it started to dry out in areas with foundation.
The study authors concluded that applying foundation to the face during aerobic physical activity may worsen the condition of facial skin, especially if it is prone to drying.
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Source: Ferra
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