Acne FAQ:

Acne is a very personal and emotional subject for me. I never had teenage acne, but I suffered heavily with adult acne. On top of that, 3 of my children had serious teenage acne. Current status: all clear!

I am answering you as honestly as I possibly can - please know: No matter the extent of your acne - I am with you, heart and soul...I know how hard it is to fight acne. I also know if we can beat acne, you can too!

• Q: "I have acne, is this makeup safe for me?"
  
  
  • A: Absolutely! Signature mineral makeup is acne safe. It does not clog pores, does not contain irritants that can cause acne flair ups, PLUS unlike many makeups that actually encourage the growth of bacteria - it simply cannot harbor bacteria!
    
    Signature mineral makeup is non-comedogenic (does not clog pores) and non-acnegenic (does not cause or exacerbate acne lesions).
    
    Many of our customers have reported a reduction in acne breakouts while using Signature Minerals. As someone who has fought and won the battle against acne, I can personally attest to the difference it made in the healing of my own acne prone skin.
    
    While all Signature Minerals are nice to your skin - even good for your skin, three of our finishing veils (angel, petal and tawny) and both our concealers (multi-tasking and light touch) actually have known acne healing properties. If you are battling with breakouts, we encourage you to apply one at least one of these products. You will notice a difference!
    
    
• Q: "Will this mineral makeup really cover my acne?"
  
  
  • A. Yes! Signature mineral foundations have proved to be very effective for covering blemishes, acne and the red marks left from healing acne. Most find that using either Multi-tasking or Light Touch concealer and/or Soft Mint Color Corrector (created especially for red marks and rosacea), before foundation gives beautiful coverage.
    
    If you want even more intensive coverage (such as for severe acne), try using either angel, petal or tawny finishing veil all over your face before applying your foundation. This will provide extra coverage and aid in oil absorbtion (without drying your skin).
    
    With a light dusting after foundation, these finishing veils minimize the appearance of pores and give you a very polished appearance.
    
    Signature foundations, concealers, correctors and mineral finishing veils are all acne safe and work well for all skin types from very oily to very dry.
    
    
• Q: "Will sleeping in Signature Minerals make my acne worse?"
  
  
  • A. The simple answer is no. Sleeping in Signature Minerals will not make your acne worse.
    
    However, as a former acne sufferer, I would like to expand: While sleeping in Signature mineral makeup is acne safe, ignoring your daily cleansing and/or acne routine may not be.
    
    partially edited 01-02-07 for clarity:
    If your regimen includes night time cleansing, please stay true to your nightly routine.
    
    If for some reason you are going to sleep in your minerals, I highly suggest that you cleanse, medicate (if necessary) and then reapply your Signature mineral makeup before bed. This way you have the best of both with no regrets.
    
    
• Q: "Do you recommend sleeping in Signature Minerals?"
  
  
  • A. No. We do not recommend sleeping in any kind of makeup, not even your minerals.
    
    It is always best to wash your face before bed and wash your pillow case often. That is recommended for everyone - especially those of you fighting acne.