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If you have dark spots, you need to use corrective makeup to cover them. These cosmetics offer twice the coverage of a traditional foundation and give a natural look. Brands like Dermablend and Cover FX specialize in this type of makeup and professional makeup artists swear by them. Some traditional makeup brands offer product to cover skin flaws as well. For example, Avene Couvrance Compact Foundation Creme SPF 30 and Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer are designed to cover all imperfections.

But before applying your cosmetics, you should prepare your skin. Wash your face, then apply a moisturizer and let it sink in for a few minutes. Many corrective cosmetics can be drying so it is very important to hydrate your skin before applying them. In addition, a moisturizer will make your makeup go on more smoothly. Then apply primer to create a base for the makeup to adhere to.

Now it is time to hide those dark spot. To do that, you need either a concealer or a foundation that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. Choose a yellow-toned product and apply it over the dark spots.

The next step is foundation. A corrective foundation would be the best option but you can use any product that offers maximum coverage with a natural finish. Choose a yellow or peach toned one that is the exact shade of your skin tone or you’ll end up looking like you’re wearing a mask. Be careful not to apply too much though. These foundations are formulated to cover everything, so it may look cakey if you go overboard. Apply it with a brush or a sponge instead of your fingers. This will provide a lighter and more natural coverage.

Now, set everything with a translucent loose powder. It will make your makeup last longer.

And who doesn’t like long-lasting makeup?

Skin experts agree that one of the best ways to treat melasma and other skin hyperpigmentation is by eating foods rich in vitamin C, taking a vitamin C supplement, and using vitamin C skin care products. Although oranges won’t rid your skin of melasma altogether, it will improve your skin’s fitness.

So why all this vitamin C for your melasma?

Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, which fights off free radicals in the environment and keeps your skin’s collagen in tact. Healthy collagen prevents wrinkling and discoloration.

It’s not always about prevention, though. Vitamin C also helps fade existing dark spots. This is because vitamin C or L-ascorbic Acid stays in the skin for up to 72 hours and works to boost collagen production.

There are a number of skin care products that include vitamin C, but our favorite is
DDF Retinol Energizing Moisturizer.

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Read the Skin Fitness Facts’ lenses on Squidoo.com to learn even more about melasma and adult acne. What you don’t find there you can certainly find here including skin care diet tips and recommendations of skin care care products. Wherever you get your skin care information, treat your skin fitness just like you do the rest of your fitness. You only have one body so treat it nicely.