Scar Cover-Up/Concealer Options

Scars are a unique skin condition as they are damaged skin with no pores. This causes a scar to resist the standard style foundations on the market, resulting in a caked on appearance. For dramatic scars your best bet is specialized scar cover up found at most dermatologist offices. The following are a few concealers on the market that have received good reviews:

- Dermblend
- Disappear by Jane Iredale
- CoverBlend Concealer
- Babor Coverderm Cream
- Smart Cover

If you only have a small scar, you will want to use the driest foundation you can find. Apply moisturizer over the scar first. Then place powder over the moisturizer, before the foundation. This combination of moisturizer and powder will help the cover up to stick to the scar. Then, cover the scar with the foundation and blend the edges. Apply moisturizer over the scar first. Then place powder over the moisturizer, before the foundation. This combination of moisturizer and powder will help the cover up to stick to the scar. Then, cover the scar with the foundation and blend the edges. Usually only a small amount is necessary because the pigmentation in the product is so high (65%-90% pigmentation). The most successful method of scar masking is to conceal the area with good foundation followed by a thin layer of matte powder. You can touch it up as necessary over the course of the day.

It is important to be aware that not every concealer works with every skin type, so you want to make sure that you c onsult representatives of skin-care companies for more information about their products and if they would be right for you. Free samples are usually an option, and complimentary in-store applications are offered so you can see firsthand what the product can do. And always protect skin from sunlight with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sunlight on scars and surrounding skin can sometimes cause marked color differences between the two areas.