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Heyy,
I was just wondering if there is any foundation that's good for covering self harm scars (they are on both my arms, neck, face and legs)
I know there is a thing called dermablend, but no where near me sells it- and I don't wanna get it online because I wont know the shade I need.
So, is there anything else?
C-A x
I was just wondering if there is any foundation that's good for covering self harm scars (they are on both my arms, neck, face and legs)
I know there is a thing called dermablend, but no where near me sells it- and I don't wanna get it online because I wont know the shade I need.
So, is there anything else?
C-A x
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C-A x
Why dont you want to get rid of them? surely thats good.
C-A x
Your personality defines who you are, not what you do. Why cover them up if you don't want to get rid of them?
C-A x
The Red Cross apparently offer camouflage makeup support for free, you can get a referral from your GP.
C-A x
Sorry it isn't that helpful but it's better than nothing and it's what I do if I have to.
Gx
C-A x
Foundation on your arms that is designed for your face will be obvious, because the skin is different. And lots of foundation ANYWHERE will be VERY obvious, especially with shiny stuff over it because...ya know...your skin isn't shiny. It might work on your face, but your arms? No.
C-A - I understand not wanting to get rid of them, I don't want mine to disappear completely either, but bio-oil will help to reduce them to a point where you can still see them but nobody else will really be able to tell without really looking. Also, I'm not sure if dermablend will cover fresh cuts very well.
I've got thousands of scars that are pretty noticeable.
I just think bio-oil = no scars. Even if it doesn't I just don't wanna risk them.... eeekkk so hard to explain!!
C-A x
And no, I don't know this scientifically Just what I've read and heard from my doctor. I'm sure it will work for some, I'm just an angry girl as nothing but cosmetic procedures are going to work for me.
:yes: I have loads of scars on my arms. No-one has ever said anything. (even when my had a look at my arms earlier because of some scratches from the dog)
I'm one of them, but it's just curiosity, why does TheSite bring in so many harmers?
Don't get annoyed
Gx
Also....... I have got some bio-oil (somewhere) and am considering using it on my legs.
C-A x
Search engines I imagine.
It's one of the most amazing things about sites like this.
Gx
Thats nice.
I must admit no one has ever saw or said anything about mine. But then again I've hid them for about 3 years and only seem to just be comfortable with them now.
My arms aren't really that noticable so it's never been a problem.
So my hiding methods are useless.
I'm just quite concerned about how many people are actually doing it. Seems to be quite a common thing.
Not judging at all because I did, and sometimes still do, do it.
I just hope this problem can sort itself out soon.
x Andy
The other option are long sleeves, tights, bracelets or tubi grip, just buy a bigger size than you'd need for any support type purpose.
I'll try cover up stick too... I've got some of that :-)
C-A x
:yes: it is very common but unfortunetly it is a subject either people know nothing about or don't want to know about.
Yeah I think so.
And it's stereotyped as troubled kids or emos.
Just some people have problems they find hard to deal with.
That's a common misconception. And a rather annoying one.
x Andy