Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Cover up the scab with makeup
• Part 2 of 2: Eliminate Swelling and Inflammation
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• To hide the scab
• To eliminate swelling or inflammation

No matter how much you think the scab degrades your appearance, it can still be hidden with makeup. The first step is to moisturize the scab to make it look as natural as possible. After that, apply some foundation or concealer to hide it. But be careful, as an open wound is more difficult to hide than a regular scab. A little makeup and no one will even notice what you are hiding on your face.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Cover up the scab with makeup

1. 1 Wash your hands before touching the scab. Dirty hands are full of bacteria that can lead to infections. Therefore, the first step is to wash them with soap and water. After you hide the scab, wash it again to keep germs out of your makeup.
2. 2 Apply some moisturizer to the scab. Take your regular skin moisturizer and use your finger to dab a little on the scab. Leave it on for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of your makeup. This will help soften the scab so it doesn't look dry and flaky.
3. 3 Wipe off excess moisture with a cotton pad. When you're ready to apply your makeup, wipe off any remaining moisturizer on your skin. The cotton pad is soft enough not to damage the scab. Blot the wound to clean it. Many moisturizers contain oils that can ruin makeup, so making sure the scab is dry is important.
4. 4 Apply foundation to the scab. A good foundation is one that matches your skin tone. Place some foundation on your finger and dab onto the scab. Be careful, as if the scab is damaged, an unpleasant-looking wound will appear on the skin, which will be much more difficult to hide.
   • Do not put too much makeup on the scab, as this can irritate the skin and slow healing.This will make the scab even more visible or stay on your face for even longer.
5. 5 Apply a thick concealer. Liquid concealer spreads quickly, so go for a thick, creamy concealer. Place a drop of concealer on your finger and apply it over your foundation. Use a skin-colored concealer to mask the scab.
   • If the scab is large, try two shades of concealer. Apply a white concealer first, and when it dries, cover it with a regular one.
6. 6 Use a sponge or brush to blend. Foundation and concealer brushes are usually too large to be used for spot concealing. Instead, opt for a small sponge or a lip brush or eyeliner. Blend your makeup around the edges of the scab for a natural look.
7. 7 Apply a clear face powder to the scab. Dip a small brush or finger into the powder and apply it to the scab. Apply a thin layer of powder to prevent it from sticking to the scab. If you do everything right, the powder will not be visible, but the concealer will not smudge.

Part 2 of 2: Eliminate Swelling and Inflammation

1. 1 Do not pick on the scab. Scab formation is a healthy skin healing mechanism, so leave it alone! Picking up the scab can result in an ugly red ulcer or infection. They are much more difficult to hide with makeup, so don't escalate the situation.
2. 2 Apply hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching. To relieve itching, buy a tube of anti-itch cream from a drug store or other place. Apply some cream gently to the wound. This will prevent the maddening urge to scratch the scab, so you won't touch the scab and the makeup that covers it.
3. 3 Remove swelling with ice. Wrap an ice cube in a face towel or take an ice pack and apply to the affected area until the swelling subsides. Apply ice for 10 minutes. To completely get rid of the swelling, apply ice 3 times per hour (10 minutes sit with ice, 10 minutes without ice).
   • Be sure to disinfect a towel or ice pack to avoid introducing infection into open wounds.
4. 4 Treat the open wound with a topical antibiotic. If the inflammation does not want to go away, try applying an antibiotic, for example, Levomekol. First wash your face and then apply a drop of antibiotic to the affected area. The ointment will kill the bacteria during the day, after which the scab will be much easier to hide.
5. 5 Use eye drops to relieve redness. Now that the swelling has subsided, reduce the redness so that the scab can be hidden by your familiar foundation. Check the packaging of your drops to make sure they are designed to address redness in your eyes. These drops will also work on inflamed skin, so squeeze 1 drop onto a cotton swab and apply to the wound. After a minute, the redness will diminish and you can hide it with makeup.

Tips

• Always try to reduce redness and swelling before applying makeup. This will make the scab less noticeable.
• Use makeup that matches your skin tone so that the scab won't stand out.

Warnings

• Popping pimples results in unsightly scabs and should therefore be avoided. Instead, first reduce the swelling and then cover up the defect with makeup.

What do you need

To hide the scab

• Facial moisturizer
• Tonal basis
• Creamy concealer
• Transparent face powder
• Cotton pad
• Small sponge or brush

To eliminate swelling or inflammation

• Hydrocortisone cream
• Ice
• Ice pack or face towel
• Local antibiotic
• Eye drops