Makeup for Rosacea
Makeup undoubtedly improves the appearance of Rosacea affected skin. With the right make up, you can immediately give new life to your skin as well as boost your self-confidence along the way.
Do the 3 steps:
Cleanse, moisturize and tone. Before applying make up, you need to make sure your face is cleaned using a cleanser and moisturizer suitable for sensitive skin or ones affected by Rosacea. When applying make up, make sure that it is also suitable for sensitive skin and avoid any rubbing or pulling with your fingers or even using makeup sponges or even a washcloth or towel, as this may cause irritation. Anti bacterial brushes are the best to use when applying make up.
Keep it simple:
Like your skin care regimen, also keep your make up simple. It is good to use a product that has multi functions such as a green-tinted sunscreen base or even a lip and eye gloss. Use products that do not have an allergic reaction to your skin. That is why testing it first before purchasing is crucial. Always test products at areas of your body that isn’t on your face but has the closest skin shade such as the neck and inside of your arm.
Use a green-tinted base: Dermatologist recommend using a sheer green-tinted primer for a makeup base as this can help visually correcting the redness on your face as well as even out the skin tone. Choose products with UVA/UVB protection and you’ll help shield skin from exposure that can aggravate Rosacea. With a protective base, you also have another bonus and it is to help make your makeup last longer.
Use oil-free foundations and concealer- Oil free foundation has alight texture but gives you the right level of coverage from sheer to full. Choosing shades are also crucial as Rosacea tends to make your skin look reddish, hence the right shade and base will help improve that. Avoid using your hands when applying make. Instead choose antibacterial brushes that can minimize any bacterial contact with your skin from what’s underneath your fingers.
Use Cover-Corrective Make Up- Corrective make up can be considered for those with moderate to severe Rosacea and there are choices available with UVA and UVB sun protection as well as tones that can match your skin color. Corrective make up can help conceal many types of skin imperfections, giving you a flawless look.
Go Mineral- With more and more mineral make up hitting the market, you can explore it as if often a better choice for Rosacea as it is made using no or very little potentially irritating ingredients. You can also find mineral make up that is formulated to color correct redness.
To blush or not to blush- Since skin already tends to have a lot of color, you can go easy on the blusher, using sparingly with an antibacterial brush. Mineral powder blushes have various tones for blushers so pick one that suits you and apply it from the apple of the cheeks towards the temples.
