Tips for Better Coverage and Less Discomfort
Your makeup routine shouldn’t demand too much time and effort, but it can take a bit of time to get the hang of things.
Take some advice to keep your routine simple, your look natural, and your skin happy:
- Less is more. A light touch is crucial if you want good coverage, since too much makeup in too many places can wind up highlighting the inconsistencies in your skin. Remember that makeup can hide color changes, but it can’t change the texture of your skin – raised plaques won’t disappear completely under a coat of foundation, although you may be able to draw attention away from them.
- Stay away from irritated spots. You may be tempted to paint over uncomfortably itchy or sore lesions, but that’s probably not a good idea. Makeup is a foreign substance, and should be kept away from cuts, open sores and otherwise irritated skin, since it will only make the discomfort worse, and could even lead to infection.
- Use simple products. In general, the more ingredients on the label, the more likely the product will interact with other products on your skin. Also, the more products you use, the trickier it is to apply and blend them well.
- Practice in natural light. Colors are greatly affected by the type and amount of light in the room, and what you see in your bathroom mirror may not be what you look like when you step into the sunlight. Place a mirror close to a window to get an accurate effect, or else change your vanity light bulbs from harsh white to the “daylight” variety.
- When in doubt, turn to the professionals. Makeup artists can work wonders with their know-how, professional products and experience. If you are having trouble with a particularly troublesome spot (or you don’t know where to start), consider booking a consultation with a makeup artist at a makeup counter, or ask your doctor if they can recommend a corrective makeup artist who could help.
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Using makeup is a great way to help you gain confidence and self-esteem, but cover-ups and concealers may not fix everything. If you find that you’re spending lots of money on new products that don’t seem to work, consult your doctor about changing your psoriasis treatment plan.
Medication can get flare-ups under control, and you can use your makeup to touch-up, rather than hide away psoriasis problems.
