How to use cosmetic camouflage

Traditionally, broadband UVB was utilized, but narrowband UVB phototherapy (311nm) is becoming more popular. Each exposure includes increasing UVB doses (three to five times weekly until the skin condition has cleared, has failed to respond, or a pre-determined maximum number of treatments). The goal is to tint the skin a faint shade of pink without burning it.

Concealing

Concealers are often thicker and more opaque than basic foundation. They efficiently conceal healed surgical incision lines, scars, and/or bruises on the face and body. Concealers are often creamy products that available in a variety of colors to complement the skin’s natural color. To get a good color match, they are sometimes combined using color correctors. There are also liquid color-matched concealers that can nearly mimic normal skin

Color-correcting

Color correctors are used to cover up a bruise’s yellowish hue or a burn’s overall redness. Colour correctors come in a variety of colours; a purple corrector mixed with concealer neutralizes yellow skin tones, while a green corrector neutralizes redness with a brown tone.

Contouring

Contouring uses light and shadow to create dimension and repair uneven facial surface features. Swellings or protrusions appear to recede in dark colors, whereas surface depressions appear shallower in bright colors. You’ll need a highlighter that’s about 2 shades lighter than your concealer and a contour shadow that’s about 2 shades darker to contour. Contouring is best done with powdered blush-type products.

Every night before you go to bed, remove any camouflage makeup from your face and neck. Because of the waterproof nature of the makeup, an oily cleaning cream or lotion may be required to remove it. After that, clean your face with soap and water or with your regular facial washing procedure. Camouflage cosmetics and liquid camouflage treatments applied elsewhere on the body can be left on for 3 to 4 days before being removed and reapplied.

General advice for using cosmetic camouflage

To acquire a satisfactory final appearance, it may require some practice. In certain countries, cosmetic camouflage clinics are held by hospitals, charities, or society where individuals’ concealment needs are reviewed. Look Good Feel Better®, for example, is a philanthropic program funded by the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CFTA) and organized by the Cancer Society of New Zealand that holds cosmetic workshops across the country to improve the self-esteem of women struggling with cancer side effects. Similar programs can be found in the United States and many other nations.

It’s possible that your needs can be met with standard everyday makeup. The most important thing is to avoid using cosmetics that irritate your skin. Your dermatologist or doctor may advise you to use special cosmetic camouflage items available at pharmacies or specialty clinics.