How to Hide Scars With Bronzing Gel
Scars that develop from acne, cuts, scrapes and other injuries are unsightly and cause embarrassment to some people. Depending on the depth and age of the scar, they are difficult to fade even with scar treatments. Although these scars cannot magically disappear, they can be camouflaged with makeup like bronzing gel. Bronzing gels come in the form of makeup or self tanners. A bronzing gel gives skin a deep suntanned look without using the sun to obtain or maintain a deep glow. Nonetheless, bronzing gels can also hide scars while concurrently providing a youthful suntanned glow to the skin. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Facial/body cleanser
- Bronzing gel in desired shade
- Foundation brush or sponge
- Translucent powder
- Blush brush
Instructions
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Choose the right shade of bronzing gel, as they come in a variety of shades and types for different skin tones. Generally speaking, skin bronzers come in light medium and dark shades. The goal is to blend the scar in with the rest of your skin without emphasizing it; therefore, choose a shade of bronzer that is the same color as your skin. If your skin tone is medium in color, choose a medium-toned bronzer. If you are darker and have dark scars, opt for deep bronzer shades as close to your skin tone as possible. Also, decide if you would like a semi-permanent bronzer or something that you can wash off each day. Some gel bronzers are makeup based, which can be washed off, while others are like sunless tanners, which will fade overtime. Choose your type based upon your needs and lifestyle.
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Clean your skin thoroughly. Clean the targeted area with soap and water, or a face or body wash. The soap or body wash that you use should be oil free. By using oil-free products, you will give the bronzing gel a clean, dry base to adhere to without it rubbing off easily. Once the skin is clean, pat it dry with a clean towel.
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Apply the bronzing gel evenly. Using a medium to large foundation brush or foundation sponge, apply the bronzing gel directly to the sponge or brush. Apply a small amount of gel and gently blend it into your skin. Apply one even coat over the desired area. Let the gel dry. If after one coat the scar is still visible, use the same method to apply another coat. This will allow you to build up your desired color level to blend the scar into the rest of your skin without looking overly done.
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Set the bronzing gel. If your bronzing gel is makeup based, apply translucent powder over it with a clean and fluffy blush brush to set it in place. If your bronzing gel is a sunless tanning product, set it by allowing it to dry thoroughly.
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Tips & Warnings
When applying bronzing gel, do not focus on the scar only--apply it to the entire surrounding area of the scar as well to create a seamless look.
When choosing your type of bronzer, opt for matte shades instead of shimmery ones. Shimmery bronzer will enhance imperfections, like scars, instead of camouflaging them.
Wash hands immediately after applying bronzing gel, as some bronzing gels will stain the skin.
References
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