Acne Magazine

Hence, the word “noncomedogenic” was born. As you can see, noncomedogenic has the root word “comedone” as it’s basis, then add “non” and it means it will not cause blackheads and pore clogging since it doesn’t contain things that tend to get stuck in, or deposit themselves in, your pores. Well, it’s self tanning time again, and I certainly hope that most of you do that rather than bake in the sun or a tanning booth most of the time.

Not saying a bit of sun isn’t therapeutic, but getting a lot of sun on your face when your skin is oily is double whammy, since the skin essentially pumps out more oil to counteract the drying effects of the sun’s UV rays, and you end up breaking out worse most of the time. This is why I NEVER tan my face - it’s always got a non pore clogging spf on it, and I also use a self tanner on my face.

My favorite self tanner right now for the face is one that sprays in a micromist so fine that you can barely even see it coming out. I’m sure other brands are just as good but you have to make sure the mist is ultra fine, this is key to getting a good color and minimum potential pore clogging.

I’m using the Neutrogena brand of spray self tanner, in light to medium tone. I just wash my face, moisturize as usual, let my face fully dry and let all the moisturizer dissipate, and spray my face for a few seconds in a circular motion with the self tanner.

I then take a clean makeup pad (spongy type), and rub it in really well, along the hairline and everything too. I also spray my neck and get it behind my ears and back of my neck to ensure even color, and voila, you’ve got a nice warm glow that complements any skin tone, and yes, even covers some imperfections!