Is it ok to wear make-up during exercise?

A new study looks into what wearing make-up does to the skin when you work out
For skin health, it's best to exercise with your make-up removed say authors of new dermatology research 

For skin health, it's best to exercise with your make-up removed say authors of new dermatology research 

New research reveals it is best to not wear make-up during exercise, as it may clog your pores.

A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has researched the impact of wearing foundation make-up during exercise on skin and pores.

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