How to Cover Up Acne Proffesionaly

August 21, 2007


Covering Up Acne

There is a way to professionally cover up your acne with makeup. It’s not difficult. All you have to do is follow some quick steps. The more you do it, the less time it will take and the more professional your make up job will look.

Before You Get Started

The first thing you’ll want to do is purchase a foundation makeup that is oil free, and one that is hypoallergenic as well. While the point of the makeup may be covering up the acne with a professional look you don’t want to aggravate the acne condition doing so.  The other products you need for a professionally done acne cover up are concealer, finishing powder, a disposable facial sponge and a large makeup brush.

All of these should be quality name brand products. In fact, you might want to find a store that specializes in high quality hair and skin care products, or one of the high-end department stores such as Macy’s, Dillards, or Nordstrom’s.  You can also find several high-quality skin care products for sale online through various retailers and websites.

Step 1: Conceal the Red Areas

The first step in your professional acne cover up is to lightly dab the concealer directly on any red areas of your skin or any dark blotches created by your acne. You’ll need a facial sponge that is disposable to blend the concealer into your face. Make sure you only use a little bit of the concealer or you’ll look hideous when it’s dried on. You can always add more later if you were too sparing with the concealer.

Step 2: Add Foundation

You next take a small amount of foundation and dab it on your face lightly. Blend it with your facial sponge and put another light application on any areas in which your acne is still glaring through.

Step 3: Lightly Powder to Get Rid of the Shine

The third and final step to creating a professionally done look to your makeup and minimizing your acne problem is to apply a light dusting of powder that is oil free. For this you need a large makeup brush. What this powder will do for your face is to rid it of any shine left by the foundation and concealer. The result will be a face with a finished and even look to it.

One important rule to remember if you want to help minimize an acne outbreak is to never reuse either your foundation sponge or the applicator you use to apply the concealer. Reuse of either runs the risk of apply new bacteria to your already acne-prone face and aggravating the condition.

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Teens

Teen Acne

Acne is one of the great misfortunes of teenagers. It is a common, chronic skin disorder that is caused by the inflammation of oil-producing sebaceous glands. Acne usually occurs on the face, neck, back and chest and usually begins between the ages of ten and thirteen and then continues for five to ten years.

Teenagers, both men and women, obtain acne in equal numbers and there are numerous causes. It is worth noting that younger males are generally more prone to acute and long-term acne, while many younger women suffer from hormonal acne, due to the hormonal changes that are associated to their menstrual cycle. To some degree, acne causes personal anguish for most teenagers. It can definitely lower the person’s self esteem. So, if you (or a loved one) are currently feeling depressed and embarrassed because of unsightly acne, don’t despair. Several acne treatments for teenagers are out there.

Acne treatments for teens generally vary according to the method of application and their purpose. Most of these acne treatments have promised to help prevent acne formation, but some of them failed to fulfill such promise. Below are a few of the acne treatments typically used for teenage acne.

Over-the-Counter Products

A number of non-prescription acne treatments are now available in most local drug stores. The typical treatments of this form include various acne cleansers, astringents, moisturizers, as well as pimple creams. Some of them help to unplug the whiteheads and blackheads, while the others help skin shedding. It terms of the application of these acne treatments for teenagers, some experts typically suggest giving such over-the-counter products around six to eight weeks to work before expecting huge results. However, if there is no improvement in the condition during that time, there are some other options for treating teenage acne that should be considered.

Oral and Topical Antibiotics

Most of the oral and topical antibiotics are samples of “prescription only” treatments for acne. The topical antibiotics, in particular, are deemed effective acne treatments for teenagers since they can help fight acne by killing off the bacteria that infect the pores. On the other hand, oral antibiotics are acne treatments that affect the entire body, therefore they can cause serious and unfavorable side effects. Both of these forms of acne treatments for teens are now commonly recommended, even taking into account some of the side effects.

Vitamin A Derivatives

Vitamin A derivatives are great teen acne treatments since they prevent skin cells from clumping together and encourage the skin to shed. These acne treatments for teenagers are usually applied once a day, but just like some of the other acne treatments for teens mentioned earlier, they too have certain side effects such as dryness, redness, and irritation, even birth defects.

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