Makeup Removal: This Evening Habit May Contribute to Pimples and Blackheads

A quick makeup-removal routine, even when the cotton pad looks clean, may leave behind long-wear makeup and sunscreen residue. Sebum, dead skin cells and cosmetic remnants can collect in hair follicles and contribute to comedones, including blackheads and whiteheads. Repeated rubbing may irritate the skin without making cleansing more effective. The article recommends a gentle, thorough routine suited to the person’s skin and consulting a dermatologist if blemishes persist, become painful or worsen.