When makeup is not an art but becomes a burden, understand what is ‘makeup burnout’ and the truth about your skin.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s era, as soon as we open social media, we start getting thousands of advices like ‘glass skin’, ’10-step routine’ and ‘no-makeup makeup look’ everywhere. But have you ever noticed whether standing in front of the mirror every morning and applying layers on your face is now a pleasure for you or just a compulsion? If you have started feeling that dressing up has no longer become an enjoyment but a tiring task, then it is possible that you are facing ‘Makeup Burnout’.

After all, what is this ‘makeup burnout’?
In simple words, this is a condition when a person gets mentally and physically tired while constantly trying to do makeup and look perfect. This is not just a fashion trend, but a fatigue that has a deep impact on both your mind and your skin.

When our skin forgets to ‘breathe’
The first victim of makeup burnout is your skin. We keep applying base, primer and foundation on our face for hours. Gradually the pores of our skin start closing. The result is that rashes, redness and dryness start increasing on the skin. The scariest thing is that without layers of makeup, our own face starts feeling ‘sick’ and ‘tired’. Actually, this is not a side effect of makeup, but our skin is shouting – “Stop now!”

Impact on mental health: A strange fear
Makeup burnout is not just a skin problem, it is a mental problem. Today there are many women who feel nervous to step out of the house without kajal or concealer. “How will people see me without makeup?”—this question creates a deep feeling of inferiority. Makeup, which once boosted our confidence, has now become our ‘crutch’. We have become afraid of the real look and this stress sucks the natural glow from our face.

What is the way now? How to deal with this?
Giving up makeup isn’t the solution, but changing your relationship with makeup is important. According to experts, it is best to take a complete break from makeup for a few days ‘makeup fasting’.

1. Adopt ‘skinimalism’: That means use minimum makeup. Start accepting your skin texture.
2. Pay attention to cleaning: No matter how tired you are at night, remove your makeup before sleeping.
3. Self Love: Don’t hate your original skin, your dark circles or acne scars. These show that you are a human being, not a plastic doll.