Breaking out but don't know why?

May 15, 2016

Delara g.

I read an article saying that a lot of people get breakouts from silicon, if you do and stopped using it but still break out it might be from hair products your using that might have silicon in them!
If you want to read further this is the article I read and got the information from http://www.mywomenstuff.com/2008/09/what-is-silicone-and-is-it-bad-for-your-skin/

Hope I helped :)

May 15, 2016

Diana T.

Thanks for sharing delara but that's not an article it's a blog by someone who is not a professional by any means - and when you click on her "source" for her info on silicon causing acne it's a broken link that leads to nowhere so I would take this information with a grain of salt - it's just a person on the internet sharing their opinion and nothing more :)

May 15, 2016

Kitty K.

Hmm I find this article to be much more useful in which its explained why silicone cannot 'suffocate' skin.


http://www.paulaschoice.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/definition/silicone

Here's is a piece of it


Claims that silicones in any form cause or worsen acne have not been substantiated in published research, nor have reports that silicones are irritating to or “suffocate” skin. Almost all of these claims are either myths or based on anecdotal evidence, which isn’t the best way to determine the safety or efficacy of any cosmetic ingredient. How do we know that silicones don’t suffocate skin? Because of their molecular properties they are at the same time porous and resistant to air. Think of silicones in a skincare formula like the covering of a tea bag. When you steep the tea bag in water the tea and all of its antioxidant properties are released.

Silicones remain on the surface of your skin and the other ingredients it’s mixed with “steep” through. All ingredients must be suspended in some base formula; some of the ingredients remain on the surface, some are absorbed. The intent is for the “actives” to get through. Think of how many topical medications are suspended in petrolatum or mineral oil and the active ingredients absolutely get through, and petrolatum is far more effective at preventing moisture loss than silicones are.

Moreover, the molecular structure of commonly used silicones makes it impossible for them to suffocate skin (not to mention skin doesn’t breathe). The unique molecular structure of silicones (large molecules with wide spaces between each molecule) allows them to form a permeable barrier and also explains why silicones rarely feel heavy or occlusive, although they offer protection against moisture loss. [2]

Interestingly, silicone has been shown to be helpful for offsetting dryness and flaking from common anti-acne active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics. [3] Also, silicones are sometimes used as fillers to improve the appearance of acne scars, which certainly wouldn’t be the case if silicone were a pore-clogging ingredient. [4] Perhaps the most telling reason why silicones do not clog pores and cause acne (or blackheads) is because, from a chemistry standpoint, most silicones are volatile. That means their initially viscous (thick) texture evaporates quickly and does not penetrate the pore lining where acne is formed. Instead, they help ensure the even application of other ingredients and leave behind a silky, almost imperceptible feel that noticeably enhances skin’s texture and appearance—without irritation.

May 15, 2016

Alexis C.

That article was interesting Kitty!
Someone commented on a post yesterday or the day before that she doesn't use silicone primers because the silicone goes into the pores and you're not able to get them out, which can damage the pore in the long run. I had never heard of such a thing so I asked where they got that information from but they haven't responded. I think if silicone was so "bad" for the skin it wouldn't be put into so many skin, hair, and makeup products.

May 15, 2016

Sabrina T.

I also heard eating and drinking dairy cause skin problems.

May 15, 2016

Diana T.

Yeah thanks for that one kitty - at least they cite some actual scientific studies to back up their claims - which is one of many reasons I love PC - they are so informative and give you actual scientific evidence to back them up - but yeah I've never had a problem with silicon products that I'm aware of - I find I can use them successfully as long as other irritants are low - otherwise Sabrina I think the dairy thing only applies to people with lactose allergies - I personally am sensitive to lactose and find that if I eat too much not only is my stomach uncomfortable I also see an increase in acne but I notice that from other unhealthy foods too if I eat too much then it show on my face and my acne is mainly hormonal so unhealthy foods and things I'm sensitive to seem to just make it worse.

May 15, 2016

Sabrina T.

I have no lactose allergy, when I went vegan all of my acne went away.

May 15, 2016

Kitty K.

Lol Alexis that sounds like it can happen if you don't properly cleanse your face. So much dirt, pollution, and oils from the day get onto our skin and are way more comedogenic than silicone. Funny how there are all these serums on the market, you would think if it was truly that awful than why would these companies even invest in serums. Not to mention how majority of foundations have some form of silicone in them.


I also have sensitive and acne prone skin as well Diana, never had a problem with Silicone. I haven't had any issues with Dairy, though I have had stubborn acne that did not go away.. and it was hormonal. No diet changed anything for me other than eating junk food gave it a bit more inflammation.

May 15, 2016

Alexis C.

Kitty, that's exactly what I was thinking, anything can cause breakouts if you're not properly cleansing your skin. I think misinformation spreads more quickly than the truth sometimes.

May 16, 2016

Delara g.

Thanks for the info everyone. Honestly I don't exfoliate or cleanse my skin🙊 I'm so busy with my children, I don't get breakouts though I only get hormonal acne from when I get my period my skin is very very dry and sensitive though

May 16, 2016

Jon H.

Hey... I too heard this just before a month ago, but I hadn't searched on it so I was not knowing it, but thanks for sharing this with us. Now I'll be more attentive on it for my wife.