If you’re like many women, you wake up in the morning, wash your face, and apply some form of makeup. Perhaps your go-to cosmetic is mascara, or maybe you don’t feel fully yourself without concealer or foundation that creates an even base. Whatever your makeup of choice, one beauty pro has a tip: give your skin plenty of breaks from makeup to prevent cosmetics from clogging your pores, drying out your skin, and even breaking down collagen .

Layers of makeup can damage your skin over time, especially if you aren’t taking smart steps when it comes to changing products every so often and letting your skin rest. Here are some of the scary downsides to wearing makeup every day, and how to be smarter with your makeup.

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