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how to hide acne marks
hi ...i have acne marks n i need help how can i hide them..actually i was reading one of your answers...it was abou the difference between foundation and concealer..and i was reading your answer...you said in the end that you can tell how to hide blemishes...i will really appreciate if you help me here..
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anonymous -
Well, I need to know a little more information. I'm not sure if you're talking acne marks as in old dried out pimples that have left scars, or actual pimples. Anyhow, I'll try my best with the info that you've provided.
If it's acne scars your talking about, first off, I know that some have recommended vitamin e oil to fade the scars away. Of course, that will take quite a bit of time to notice a difference. Cocoa butter works for scars in general, but because of the oil content, I'm not sure if you should use it on your face.
Also, I've heard the aspririn mask works great wonders on reducing scars and pore size. What you do is get a couple of aspirin pills (tylenol or advil will NOT work, only aspirin) and add a few drops of water to make it into a paste. Add honey if desired to help it to stay on your face instead of flaking off. I've tried it myself, it didn't reduce it significantly for me, but you can try it and see if it works for you. Here is a link on it's reviews:
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What I would suggest is to TREAT and DISGUISE those scars...until they go away completely at least. :)
So try a few of the tips above to treat the scars; not everyday though, I'd say every two days or so to treat. To hide it, some use concealer, but I wouldn't recommend it since it is supposed to be a shade LIGHTER than your skin tone...which would make it stand out, which is what you DON'T want.
What I do that I find effective is to wash your face with a good soap, pat dry, and begin applying FOUNDATION. First, choose a foundation that you particularly like, especially one that specifies dermatoligist recommended, or oil-free, etc. on the packaging (to prevent further pimples, and scars for that matter). I currently use Revlon Colorstay Foundation which has great staying power and I haven't broken out yet...look into joining makeupalley.com for reviews on numerous cosmetic products so you can research before you buy.
Another thing is that you MUST MUST MUST find the color of foundation that EXACTLY matches your skin tone so it blends in during application.
Then find a good foundation brush (or use your fingers) which is completely optional. I find that Sonia Kashuk's makeup brushes work great [available at Target].
Get a little foundation on your finger and dab the bit of foundation on your finger with the brush. Gently and lightly dab a little bit of foundation on the scars you want to cover and use a triangular cosmetic sponge to lightly pat the spot and lightly smudge AROUND the scar you're trying to hide. If you smudge the spot where the scar is located, the scar will still show.
After the foundation is fully blended to cover the scar, get a loose powder brush, dab into some loose powder, and lightly brush over the spot you just applied foundation. If the scar is still visible, repeat this step until it is hidden.
To prevent your face from having foundation splotches all over the place (which shouldn't be very obvious by the way), you use your triangular sponge, dab a little foundation onto the sponge and use all over your face in very LIGHT strokes so that your skin tone is even. Lightly brush with loose powder and you should be set!
Note: the reason for the loose powder is to "set" the foundation so that it will stay put all day! Just a simple trick of the trade!
I know that was a lot to read, so I'll summarize it for you:
Treatment options:
1. aspirin mask
2. vitamin e oil
Makeup essentials:
1. skin friendly foundation [must match skin tone]
2. loose powder
Optional tools:
1. triangular makeup sponges
2. foundation brush
3. loose powder brush
Total: should be less than $25
I really hope this helps. I've broken out a lot before, and even now I still have acne scars...I find this method works best for me, but explore the various options out there if you can. :) If anything, give me another holler if you have any more questions!
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