We put makeup on our faces every day – why not put makeup on our bodies? Though the idea of applying makeup to our face is an accepted notion, the idea of using makeup on our body causes confusion, is frowned upon, or is even laughable to some.
Not all of us are born with flawless skin on every inch of our bodies. Even women who have a perfect complexion often have other “trouble spots” on their bodies, like a scar on their arm or an age spot on their leg. Varicose veins, stretch marks and even freckles can often cause women embarrassment, especially if they are going to be needing to reveal the area these blemishes are on.
Some women will try to use cover up and foundation that is formulated for their face on their bodies to conceal these blemishes and embarrassing marks, but foundation is often far too sheer and not appropriate for use on our bodies. Foundation is also created with the idea that it will not be rubbing up against anything (such as clothing). Body makeup has a thicker pigment and is nontransferable so that you can use it absolutely any where – whether you are at the beach, going to the grocery store, or attending a dinner party.
Choosing a body makeup that will work for you is somewhat similar to choosing a facial foundation. You will want to choose a shade of body makeup that is closest to your skin tone (you will be surprised by just how many different body makeup options there are out there!). There are some specific types of body makeup out there, such as ones that will help cover up stretch marks, those that are made to conceal varicose veins, and a whole lot of these body makeup choices also offer sunscreen coverage. Always opt for the makeup that offers an SPF of at least 15 or more so that you are reaping the benefits of anti-aging while using the product.
You may also want to be sure that the product you are using is scent free. If your body makeup has a strong odor, then not only will everyone know that you are using it, but it may also alter the scent of the body spray or perfume you spritzed on yourself!
Once you have the body makeup that suits you best, either pat or dab a small amount on the area of your body that you ant concealed and blend it in well. Set it with powder, and then use a large makeup brush (like a blush brush) to brush off the excess powder.
Removing body makeup is generally quite easy, though you will need more than soap and water to remove it. Most body makeup needs to be removed with an oil-based makeup remover. Once you remove the body makeup, jump in the shower, suds up with soap and moisturize yourself as you usually would.
When in doubt, ask for a test-sized sample of the body makeup you would like to try. Give it a trial run and see if it will provide you both the coverage you need and be as long lasting as you need it to be.
