10/27/2026
North Idaho Dermatology can help your skin recover from Halloween's spooky side effects! From makeup-related breakouts and irritation to stubborn skin concerns that need a little extra attention, our dermatology team offers personalized care to help keep your skin healthy, clear, and feeling its best.
That Halloween glam might be worth the effort, but clogged pores and irritated skin are tricks nobody wants! Before you call it a night, give your skin the attention it deserves.
•𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽. Use a gentle makeup remover to dissolve face paint, heavy foundation, and waterproof products.
•𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. Wash with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water. Scrubbing too hard can irritate your skin and make redness worse.
•𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲. Apply a moisturizer that works for your skin type to help support your skin's protective barrier.
•𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. Heavy makeup can contribute to clogged pores. Look for products labeled non-comedogenic, which are less likely to clog pores.
•𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Persistent redness, itching, irritation, or acne may need a dermatologist's attention.
Still dealing with a skin scare after Halloween? North Idaho Dermatology can help you figure out what's going on and recommend treatment tailored to your skin.
Because the only thing scary about your skin should be your Halloween costume!
Call (208)665-7546 to schedule an appointment.