Effective ways to hide age spots on the face include using foundation makeup, concealer products, and opaque powders to the facial and forehead areas. Facial age spots are a common manifestation of aging and can also be attributed to sun exposure. In addition, age spots can appear as brown, black, or gray flat areas of pigment made of melanin. This substance is what gives the skin it’s color, or pigment.
One way to get rid of age spots on the face instead of simply concealing them is to have them bleached by a medical professional. Although this process is somewhat effective in fading sun spots and age spots, it doesn’t always work. For this reason, dermatologists often recommend simply concealing the blemishes with makeup and other concealers, which is simple and cost effective.
Age spots, which are also known as liver spots, can develop on all parts of the body. They appear most frequently on the hands and face, which makes them so visible. People are sometimes self-conscious about these spots, feeling like the marks make the person look old.
Blending two colors of cosmetic concealer, such as green and beige, can help neutralize various colors of age spots on the face. A skin-toned concealer stick may also conceal them. The concealer should be dabbed onto the age spot and not rubbed into the skin. If more coverage is needed, a light coating of face powder can be used over the concealer and the process can be repeated.
It is important to note that hiding age spots on the face may require multiple shades of concealers, depending upon the color of the marks. For example, if they have a red or pink cast to them, a green- or yellow-based concealer may be effective in concealing the marks. When applying concealer, however, the person should try not to cake the product onto the spot, as this may call further attention to the area and may cause the concealer to crease or even change color.
Mineral makeup is often very effective in concealing age spots and other facial imperfections. These concealers are effective in covering under-eye circles, broken facial capillaries, scars, and even freckles. In addition, mineral makeup also contains sun protection to help protect against future age spots. It is available in liquid form, pressed powder form, and as a loose powder.