Can I Put Makeup On A Burn

I tin can't recall how exactly it happened (mayhap, I got distracted to Netflix), but I burned myself while curling my hair. No, I'1000 not talking nearly that abrasive burning stamp on your forearm… I left a curling iron burn on my face up!

If you happened to exist in the same situation, these are my tips on how to brand your scar heal quicker. And make it almost invisible while the scab is healing with the assist of makeup.

Curling Iron Burn: First Assist

I didn't take a hazard to do it as I needed to leave the apartment right after the accident. Merely many people recommend washing the affected expanse with cold water. Information technology will reduce a burning awareness and the possibility of scaring. You tin too utilize an ice pack, just brand sure not to apply it directly on the burn.

Let It Heal

When my burn started to heal naturally, I started my scar-preventing strategy.

I always accept a Neosporin in my first aid kit and it was the showtime product I applied later the accident. It does look oily on your peel, but it helps to heal your fire faster. Practise NOT use this ointment immediately after the burn! Await for at least a few days.

After a couple of days of using Neosporin, I added Aloe Vera gel to my healing routine. Doctors normally recommend this product later on the sunburn as it helps to soothe the damaged area of your skin.

Aloe Vera has a refreshing effect so you don't feel a burning effect that much. I connected using Neosporin at night, covering an affected area with a bandage.

Makeup vs No Makeup

Almost of the experts that I found online do not recommend applying any makeup on information technology. But let's be real hither — it's non realistic.

Every time I didn't cover my scar with a concealer, people were rubbing my face saying, "You have lipstick on your cheek" and irritated my burn fifty-fifty worse!

If yous don't feel embarrassed, I recommend wearing a bandage on your scar for a twenty-four hour period or two, and only after that consider wearing makeup.

Scar Camouflage Tips

When information technology comes to covering any imperfections, I prefer starting with a concealer.

Offset, I apply a creamy concealer that is at least one shade darker than my pare tone. I don't like using brushes on irritated skin and instead, apply information technology with my fingertips.

So I let information technology sit for a petty and follow up with a foundation that I also utilize to the surface area surrounding the burn down. I avoid blenders or brushes and instead distribute the product by dabbing my skin with fingertips.

Finally, I use a bit of a lighter shade of concealer and blend information technology. I am also avoiding a finishing powder as it makes the unevenness of the skin tone more evident.

No Touching Approach

Since my burn is located on a cheek, it catches hair (particularly considering Neosporin has a sticky consistency). To avoid information technology, I'one thousand trying to wear my hair in a bun or a braid all day long.

Aye, people are more likely to notice my fire that fashion, but I feel that such a pilus solution lets my pare heal quicker. I put my hair in a high bun at night so in that location is no extra irritation that occurs while I'm sleeping.

Long-Term Prognosis

Based on my previous experiences with hair curler burns (I have a few on my forearms), those volition most likely leave a scar… Yep, information technology's not a promising perspective, but I'thousand trying to stay positive.

At the stop of the solar day, there are many laser treatments bachelor so I'll better start researching them instead of feeling sad well-nigh myself.

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Have you e'er burn yourself with a curling iron? How did you treat the burn? Which makeup did you lot use to camouflage it?