Living With Scars

By Lee Eames

Around six years ago I was involved in a minor car accident. Although I wasn’t badly hurt I did receive some small scaring on my face around my eyes and on my nose. They are not large scars but they are in a prominent positions and I was constantly being asked about how I came about them which left me feeling a little paranoid about my appearance. After consulting a Doctor and then a surgeon about having scar revision they told me that surgery probably wouldn’t improve them and could even make them worse. So I decided that I would just going to have to live with them.
Around a year after this I was working on a construction site whenI met a guy who told me about how he hides his tattoo’s before job interviews with camouflage make-up. I asked him if he thought I could use the same concealer to hide the scars on my face he said he was confidant that it could.
Being a man I wasn’t really happy about wearing make up but I still went ahead with buying a small jar of the concealer which is called Dermablend which I learnt is used by actors and is specifically produced to hide scars and skin blemishes. I also needed a setting powder which is used to seal the make up in place.
It was easy to apply. first you remove a small amount from the jar with the tips of your fingers and warm on the palm of your hand. You then dab it on the scars area using a sponge and then seal it with setting powder. Wait three minutes allowing the powder to set. Then lightly brush away the excess powder.
I’ve been using Dermablend for over two years now and nobody has asked about my scars or noticed I was wearing make-up and it lasts all day too.

I’m sure there are other brands just as good but Dermablends the one I’m familiar with and I couldn’t recommended it enough.


whats the best make-up to hide scars

There are many make-up products on the market that can be used to hide scars.By using the proper techniques, tools and with continuous practice, the benefits of using camouflage consealers are unimaginable.Dermablend is a great camouflage cream often used in the acting profession and can hide most scars and even tattoo’s.Dermablend contains a stronge pigment and can even be used to cover birthmarks and patch’s of skin which are a different shade to the rest.This comes in many shades and tones and its important that you get the right one to match your skin color.Its also easy to apply.First you should apply a moisturiser to your skin and then remove Dermablend with a sweeping motion with your fingers(do not dig out)from its container.Apply to the palm or back of your hands and warm with a circler motion.       whats the best make up to hide scars                                  

 You then apply to your face with your finger tip or sponge.Dab/pat until scar is totally covered then seal it with Dermablends setting powder(this stops the make-up from rubbing off)then leave for 3 minutes to allow it to set.Then just brush off the excess powder.                                                                        whats the best make up to hide scars