How to Cover Up an Old Tattoo
Tattooing is a common practice in many cultures around the world. Often a person will get a tattoo early in life that signifies an important event or person in their life at that time. The permanency of tattoos, however, can cause a person to come to regret having gotten a tattoo and can be cause for embarrassment as they grow older. Outside of laser removal surgery, there is very little someone can do to remove a tattoo. However, a tattoo can be covered up. Here are a few tips on how to keep your tattoo from being noticed whether you're wearing a strapless dress at a coattail party or spending a day at the beach with friends. Does this Spark an idea?
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Try Dermablend. Dermablend is a makeup/concealer that is waterproof if combined with setting powder. It comes in various shades that are represented by numbers. It also comes in a foundation for the face, as well as a tube as a body makeup which can be used to cover up tattoos, varicose veins, freckles and a variety of other skin imperfections. Dermablend doesn't clog pores and is long lasting (see Resources below).
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Cover up your tattoo with clothing. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you might be able to cover the tattoo without compromising your look. For example, a woman might wear a beautiful shawl that extenuates her overall ensemble but also discretely hides a tattoo on her shoulder.
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Try department store makeup. A concealer that matches your skin tone can also be used to cover tattoos as long as you set it with a powder. When using a concealer, keep in mind that you need to try to avoid rubbing the area with the concealer against clothing or other surfaces where it might rub off on.
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Try the kind of theatrical makeup that actors use on the stage. Theater makeup is usually thicker and made to withstand hot lights and long performances (see Resources below).
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Tips & Warnings
Never get a tattoo unless you are sure you want to have it forever.
