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Last Updated on November 15, 2023 by Steal the Style
Some people like showing off their scars and sharing the stories of how they got them. For most people, however, scars are blemishes that cause them to feel self-conscious.
If you’re among the majority who want to hide their scars, it’s easier than you may think. It could take some trial and error, but once you know what works for you, you can consistently hide your scars.
Keep reading to learn how to cover up scars so you can look like they never happened.
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Types of Scars
Before we get into how to cover up scars, it’s important to understand the types of scars. Each will require a different method for concealment. Here are the four main types of scars:
- Atrophic – Most often caused by acne or chickenpox, these scars are small intends in your skin.
- Hypertrophic – This scar is the same size as the wound that caused it. They’re typically red, raised, and can fade on their own over time.
- Keloid – When a dark red or purple rope-like bump grows over a wound site, it’s known as a keloid.
- Contracture – Also known as post-burn scars, these show up after severe burns and cause a web-like texture and discoloration across the damaged area of skin.
How to Cover Up Scars
Ideally, scars would never form in the first place. To try to prevent them from forming, consider talking to a car accident injury doctor who specializes in wound care and may be able to help you avoid severe scarring.
Once scars have formed, you can cover them up with two simple steps.
1. Even Out Skin
Most scars are raised. This is the first thing you want to address when concealing scars. To do this, you’ll need to use a concealer brush that has synthetic bristles that can get into every nook and cranny of the scar.
A cream concealer will also help accomplish this because it works better to fill in the spaces alongside the scars and blend them in well with the skin. For atrophic scars, you can now get a special putty that fills in the scars and allows them to be flush with your skin.
When covering colored scars, be sure to use a layer of concealer that works to hide the discoloration. With reddish scars, for example, use a green-toned concealer.
2. Apply Concealer
The top layer of concealer you need to add will finish blending the scarred skin in with your skin tone. Be sure this layer perfectly matches your skin tone, and apply it generously with a synthetic brush.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t perfectly cover a scar the first time you try. Sometimes, it takes practice to find the right combination of products and techniques.
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Now you know how to cover up scars no matter what type of scar they are. As you can see, it’s simple and can be fairly easy depending on what type of scar you have and its size.
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