Summer is finally here ! It’s time to go on vacation but be careful not to neglect your skin which needs to be protected from the sun. Here’s how to combine makeup and sunscreen depending on your skin type.
If you plan to enjoy sunbathing this summer, be careful to protect your skin. It is imperative to apply sunscreen every day even when the weather is cloudy, otherwise you risk developing skin cancer and accelerating the aging of your skin.
And if you have skin problems and can’t imagine going out without makeup, makeup is not incompatible with sunscreen. The site topsanté.frhelps us to see more clearly depending on the different skin problems that we may have such as rosacea, a scar, vitiligo, or even a pregnancy mask.
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Hide redness and a scar
To camouflage your redness, it is recommended to moisturize your face with an anti-redness treatment then apply sunscreen on top which will limit the risk of inflammation. For the makeup part, you can then take a little green corrector and apply it by tapping with your fingertip on the redness. On the blush side, the idea is to focus on shades apricot or peach rather than pink or red which will tend to bring out redness.
If it is a scar that you are trying to hide, it is advisable to color it with a blonde eyebrow pencil. Indeed, the white tint of the scar will be perfectly hidden with the complexion of the blonde pencil. A technique applicable in cases of vitiligo. On the other hand, if your scar is colored, it is better to rely on a concealer. A green corrector for red marks, a yellow for blue or purplish scars and a coral for brown marks.
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How to hide a mask of pregnancy and vitiligo
If you have a pregnancy mask, you have probably already noticed that this skin problem tends to give a dull complexion, which tends towards gray. Fortunately, it is possible to improve your complexion with a serum enriched with vitamin C, before applying sunscreen. “On the stains, place a stick coral concealer, which neutralizes the brown color of spots. Sometimes this is enough to correct them. If this is not the case, then unify the face with a foundation.” advises Célia Guevara, skincare and makeup expert at the Avène thermal center. To finalize your makeup, consider applying a pink blush rather than sun powder which will further dull your complexion.
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Concerning vitiligo, it is advisable to apply a self-tanning jelly on the light area of the skin taking care not to extend towards the pigmented area. Then, you can apply a fluid foundation to even out your skin tone.
Passionate about women’s news, Agathe has been deciphering the latest trends for aufeminin since 2022. Her favorite areas? Psychology, nutrition and well-being advice, without forgetting the tips…