<p>Parents are being urged to ensure that their children aren't using too much make-up particularly if they're young as it can lead to major skin problems, says an expert.<br /><br />Girls as young as 12 years old are afraid to leave their home without wearing a full face of make-up, new research has revealed.<br /><br />An independent survey conducted by survey-led marketing research company OnePoll says that one in five girls aged between 12 and 17 are covering up their imperfections daily before leaving their home.<br />A worryingly high number of young girls are also topping up their make-up at least once a day as results reveal 46 percent of young girls will reapply make-up, reports femalefirst.co.uk.<br /><br />Skincare experts warn that applying too much make-up at a young age not only worsens existing and immediate skin problems but can also have an effect on long term skin health and condition that includes confidence and self esteem. <br /> <br />This comes as the study found that 40 percent of young girls 'forget' to remove their make-up and a further 36 percent leave it on because they are 'too tired' to remove it. <br /><br />"Applying too much make-up from as young as 12 years old without first using skincare products can cause sensitive skin to become dry and irritated. <br /><br />"Skincare products such as face wash and cleanser help ensure that skin is clean and prevent build-up of spot-causing bacteria, while moisturisers are key for ensuring skin is hydrated and often contain SPF to protect against damaging UV rays," said skincare expert Caroline Frazer.<br /><br />Mothers also admit to their daughters having insecurities about skin issues with 70 percent regularly hearing complaints from their daughter about it.<br /><br />"The results of this research suggest that while good skin is clearly very important to young girls, they are caking on make-up to cover their imperfections which unfortunately, enters them into a vicious circle as this excessive use is actually creating more problems for themselves," said Frazer.</p>.<p><br />"Applying layers of make-up will only serve to block pores, create and harbour more bacteria and inevitably, lead to greater skincare problems as well as confidence and self esteem issues," added the expert.</p>
<p>Parents are being urged to ensure that their children aren't using too much make-up particularly if they're young as it can lead to major skin problems, says an expert.<br /><br />Girls as young as 12 years old are afraid to leave their home without wearing a full face of make-up, new research has revealed.<br /><br />An independent survey conducted by survey-led marketing research company OnePoll says that one in five girls aged between 12 and 17 are covering up their imperfections daily before leaving their home.<br />A worryingly high number of young girls are also topping up their make-up at least once a day as results reveal 46 percent of young girls will reapply make-up, reports femalefirst.co.uk.<br /><br />Skincare experts warn that applying too much make-up at a young age not only worsens existing and immediate skin problems but can also have an effect on long term skin health and condition that includes confidence and self esteem. <br /> <br />This comes as the study found that 40 percent of young girls 'forget' to remove their make-up and a further 36 percent leave it on because they are 'too tired' to remove it. <br /><br />"Applying too much make-up from as young as 12 years old without first using skincare products can cause sensitive skin to become dry and irritated. <br /><br />"Skincare products such as face wash and cleanser help ensure that skin is clean and prevent build-up of spot-causing bacteria, while moisturisers are key for ensuring skin is hydrated and often contain SPF to protect against damaging UV rays," said skincare expert Caroline Frazer.<br /><br />Mothers also admit to their daughters having insecurities about skin issues with 70 percent regularly hearing complaints from their daughter about it.<br /><br />"The results of this research suggest that while good skin is clearly very important to young girls, they are caking on make-up to cover their imperfections which unfortunately, enters them into a vicious circle as this excessive use is actually creating more problems for themselves," said Frazer.</p>.<p><br />"Applying layers of make-up will only serve to block pores, create and harbour more bacteria and inevitably, lead to greater skincare problems as well as confidence and self esteem issues," added the expert.</p>