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Is swimming with makeup on bad for your skin?

Is swimming with makeup on bad for your skin?

The combination of water and make-up is not really practical. Other than that, how bad is it to swim with makeup on?

Barrier
According to the American dermatologist Jeannette Graf, swimming with makeup on is actually not that bad for your skin. In some cases it can even be good:chlorine is bad for your skin and makeup creates a thin barrier between your skin and the chlorine.

Clean your face
As soon as you get out of the water, pay attention:if the water and any dirt or bacteria on your skin dry up, it can cause skin irritation. Preferably wash your face with clean water after you get out of the water.

Spf and makeup
The correct order is to first apply an SPF to your face and then make-up. Wash your face after swimming and protect it again with a good factor. One factor makeup is not enough.