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How to Cover Acne Scars

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Picking at acne is not an effective way to treat it.

If you suffer from acne and fail to pursue proper treatment, you may develop scarring. You can resolve this unsightly condition in a variety of ways. You can use natural home remedies, or you can allow a doctor to laser the discolorations. However, you may also seek a short-term solution, such as makeup application. But as the Get Rid of a Pimple Overnight website advises, you should use only oil-free products, because oil-based makeups, moisturizers and foundations may exacerbate the condition by clogging the pores.

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    Difficulty:
    Moderately Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Moisturizer
    • Make up application brush
    • Acne treatment cream
    • Facial soap
    • Concealer
    • Disposable Sponge
    • Oil free powder
      • 1

        Wash the skin. Use facial soap.

      • 2

        Apply an acne treatment cream in places where the condition is present.

      • 3

        Apply a moisturizer to your skin. Rub it in with a clean towel.

      • 4

        Apply the concealer. Lightly dab it into your skin using a disposable sponge. Use it sparingly.

      • 5

        Place a limited amount of foundation on your face. Dab it on lightly. Use a disposable sponge.

      • 6

        Apply a thin layer of oil-free powder. Use a large makeup brush. As the Cosmetic Skin website points out, this will eliminate any leftover shine from your concealer and foundation.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Never reuse a concealer applicator or foundation sponge. As the Cosmetic Skin website says, this could spread bacteria and lead to complications.

    • For a more long-term solution, try products from nature, such as lemon juice and rose hip seed oil. According to My Acne Treatment Review, the former contains citric acid, which is effective in removing dead skin cells, allowing new ones to grow. It also kills bacteria leading to acne. Also, rose hip seed oil has proven effective through research Dr. Fabiola Carbajal performed in 1978. According to Bioskin Elixir.com, she found the oil to be effective against scarring, even 20 years after the acne outbreak that caused it.

    • I am not a doctor nor a dermatologist. If you have severe problems with acne and/or acne scarring you should see one of these guys.

    • Never use crazy glue or any other hair-brained DIY product to cover acne. Only use products that were created to sit on your face.

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