Remedial Makeup In Dermatology
Corrective makeup, as the name implies, is designed to correct various skin imperfections. In addition to impurities, corrective makeup can be utilized to cover up more serious skin problems. These types of products are useful for the following purposes, among others:
- Covering burns
- Covering traces of skin disease
- Covering traces left by plastic surgery
- Covering the side effects of cancer treatments
Corrective makeup can have positive psychological effects because it helps the skin look good and masks skin problems that may affect self-esteem and quality of life.
Properties of corrective makeup
The most important features of corrective makeup are:
- Good coverage
- Natural result
- Fast and easy to use
- Hypoallergenicity and thus safety
- Good persistence on the skin
- Water and sweat resistant composition
- Unscented
- Easy to remove
- Possibility to use on both facial and body skin
Utilizing counter-colors to cover up skin imperfections
Each color has a counter color, and the principle is that opposite colors cancel each other out. There are various pastel-colored concealer palettes on the market that utilize counter-colors to smooth out color defects in the facial skin. The counter color of green is red, which means that the greenish cover color fades the redness of the skin. The orange and yellow concealer colors refract bluish tones and work, for example, to cover the under-eye circles. Purple, on the other hand, refracts the yellowing of the skin.
Indications for use of corrective make-up in dermatology
Corrective makeup can be used for many purposes, the most common of which are:
- Covering small skin imperfections such as pimples and dark under-eye circles.
- Covering traces of skin diseases such as acne or rosacea.
- Coverage of vascular problems such as angioma or couperosa.
- Covering traces caused by chemical peeling, laser treatment or other similar treatment.
- Covering scars and burns.
When corrective makeup is used in cancer patients or those with alopecia, in addition to applying a makeup base, it is often desired to draw or strengthen a person’s eyebrows. For example, an eyebrow pen can be used to draw thin lines on the skin that imitate natural hair. If a person’s lashes have become detached due to illness or medication, a thin line can be drawn on the upper eyelid with an eyeliner to give the impression of lashes.
Remedial makeup for cancer patients
Corrective makeup is often a particularly important help for people undergoing cancer treatments. Chemotherapy and many other treatments often cause a variety of skin problems in addition to other side effects. The fact that a person likes their appearance and feels good in their own skins has a big impact on self-esteem and self-confidence. For its part, corrective makeup can help you face tough treatments with a more positive attitude. The self-confidence gained through makeup can also have a big impact on a person’s social relationships.
Cancer treatments can cause, among other things, dry skin, redness, impurities, and hyperpigmentation, all of which can be covered with corrective makeup. Before applying make-up cream, it is advisable to wash the skin with water and a mild cleanser. Moisturizing the skin is always important, but its importance is emphasized during cancer treatments that dry the skin. In addition to greasing every morning and evening, you can use a moisturizing mask 1-2 times a week. The use of sunscreen is also very important, as the treatments sensitize the skin and expose it to problems caused by UV radiation.
