Over the centuries, makeup has been an integral part of humankind. From burnt matches to darken eyes to berries for staining lips, women put their health at risk with many of these homemade cosmetics to improve one’s appearance-- to be more feminine and sexually appealing. Although there are many myths circulating about the dangers of cosmetic ingredients, todays multibillion dollar cosmetic industry came a long way from those days of using toxic and deadly mixtures to enhance our looks.
Today, makeups are used to express creativity, their beauty and to hide what they don’t like about themselves and accentuate what they do like about themselves. The most serious injury you’re likely to get from your cosmetics is probably an irritation or a rash from using a product that is too harsh for your skin.
But why women still wear makeup knowing the risk of using these products.
I myself is a self-confessed makeup addict. While I never started at an early age unlike girls these days, my love for makeup grew as years went by during college years onwards. Firstly, I used makeup to protect my skin from harmful ultraviolet rays that cause skin damage and aging. Most makeup nowadays have SPF which shields skin from ultraviolet exposure. And through experience, it really works for me. I have tried numerous products like foundation with SPF before I finally settled for one. Although choices are endless, products work depending on your type of skin.
Another reason why I like makeup is because I used it to hide whatever blemishes I have on my face. As you age, wrinkles, puffy eyelids, pimples or dark spots are inevitable. Makeup helps conceal and take these problem areas putting highlights on other presentable features of our face.
This is the same reason why I wear makeup is to enhance whatever best feature left on my face. If you have beautiful eyes, you need to learn few tricks with the mascara, eye shadow and eye liner to enhance your eyes. Same if you are gifted with naturally pouting lips, your makeup should enhance more luscious and kissable lips. Everyone is created by God uniquely and I firmly believe each of us is gifted with beauty. Why should we ignore it, but rather enhance and take care of it.
While possibilities and reasons are infinite, the most important thing to remember is that we should keep our makeup as naturally looking as possible and that we should wear makeup that suits our age.
For instance, if you are teenagers (15-19), use sheer, oil-free and water-based foundation to avoid acne breakouts. Use natural looking eye shadows, mascara and gel blush to get natural glow on your face. Otherwise if your skin is oily, use powder blush. Lip gloss should be lightly tinted likewise with your choice of lipstick.
If you are on your twenties (20-29), makeup should reflect the age where your womanhood blooms. So match the colors of your eyes with natural color of your skin tone or depending in the mood you are in and the foundation should also be light. Use light powder blush and lightly tinted lipstick to tone down your makeup. At this age, you can brightened the colors of your makeup for evening parties or a date, night out with your friends.
Between 30 to 39, signs of aging like crow’s feet and fine lines begin to appear. Sadly, this is my bracket. Therefore, I should start toning the palette of my makeup down. I also go a little heavy on my foundation but blushers on muted colors. Avoid frosted makeup to keep attention away from small wrinkles and fine lines.
At 40 to 49, signs of aging become more apparent at this stage. Therefore, start wearing makeup that is oil-based if your skin is dry and put base over the wrinkles of your face if you have any. Start using concealer creams more generously over dark spots and circles steering clearly from frosted or metallic eye shadow especially if you have puffy eyes. You need to use softer color for your cheeks.
Now if your are fifty and above, this is the time you should start letting yourself age gracefully. Be kind to your face and avoid makeup that are matte-based. Never opt for frosty, shiny or metallic colors for your eyes because it will highlight the puffiness and wrinkles. Keep your lipstick light and never attempt to wear blue or red colors.
Remember, each woman’s reason for wearing makeup is unique. With all the different tools, colors, and textures involved, playing around with your makeup can simply be a fun thing to do. If you mess up, its temporary and all you have to do is wash it off and start over again. Have fun and be creative.
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