Acne - Concealing Acne
There are numerous safe and effective treatments for
acne. Over the counter medications do a good job of treating mild forms.
Prescription medications and advanced treatments can cure almost all
acne within a few months. But in the meantime, and afterward, it can
help to hide it as well as possible.
It does little good to tell people they should be less concerned about
their appearance. That only adds unnecessary guilt to an already
unpleasant situation. For a whole host of valid reasons individuals may
be interested in optimizing their appearance. Superficial vanity or
excessive concern with what others think is one thing. Wanting to look
one's best as a reflection of a healthy and confident inner self is
quite another.
For women, the situation is both more difficult and easier. More
difficult because they tend to be judged more, and more stringently, on
their looks. Easier, because they have more tools to meet the challenge.
Makeup is the most obvious one.
First and foremost, look for makeup labeled 'non-comedogenic'.
'Comedones' is the general term for certain types of mild acne,
including whiteheads and blackheads. Those types of makeup are specially
formulated to minimize clogging pores, one of the major contributors to
acne development.
Concealer is the first line of defense. The redness that often
accompanies burst pimples or, in more severe cases, cysts can be well
covered. Just daub it on and work it over with a disposable sponge.
Avoid overdoing it. You don't want to look like someone has troweled on
brown cement when the concealer dries.
Using a good foundation can help blend tones together. Here again, try
not to use too much. You want to avoid looking like your face has been
painted with beige latex. But an even, covering foundation for masking
blemishes can do a very good job. Blending it in well so that the
overall color is even is key.
Foundation helps in another way. By providing a less reflective surface
than skin, it softens shadows. That lessens the contrast produced by the
bumps that often occur with acne. Think of good films or photographs,
where the proper lighting minimizes skin blemishes. It makes the person
look as if their skin is made of silk. Foundation can help achieve a
similar effect.
A light powder to finish has all those benefits. It can even out color
tones and reduce shadows, reducing contrast.
Men, outside the stage or studio, typically don't wear makeup as women
do. Yet, specially formulated acne covering compounds can also help them
hide acne. Over the counter medications often incorporate makeup-like
compounds in order to do just that. But makeup for men is also an
option. It's typically much more subtle, and sometimes the effects are
therefore less concealing. But many men find the results helpful.
Any acne covering product should be removed before bed. A gentle wash
with a mild cleanser, followed by treatment with appropriate
medications, helps combat acne. And, elimination is the best cover of
all.
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