How to disguise peeling sunburn?

[Sabine]

I''m such an idiot! I went to the pool this weekend thinking I had put on my facial moisturizer with SPF 25 on, and I hadn''t. So my face got decently burnt, but I went home as soon as I noticed it was happening. My bridal shower is this weekend, and my cheeks started peeling today! It doesn''t look too bad on it''s own, but as soon as I tried putting on makeup this morning it looked horrible! Is there any way to put on makeup to disguise the peeling rather than highlight it (cause I REALLY don''t think I can attend my bridal shower sans makeup, yikes!)?

 

[Erin]

What kind of makeup are you trying to wear? Liquid or powder?

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Moisturize++++! Don''t pick!

Really no way to disguise it....

cheers--Sharon

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/11/2008 10:16:27 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Moisturize++++! Don''t pick!

Really no way to disguise it....

cheers--Sharon

Agreed. Aloe gel is very good for burns. Leave the make up off, and just let it go.

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

Vinegar and scrubbing. Your body is trying to get rid of the potentially damaged cells in the top layer of skin, so speeding the process is your best bet. Wear as little make-up as you can until then and DON"T wear too much mosturizer. A burn, even a minor sunburn, needs to breathe. some is fine, but it will cause more problems if you keep your skin smothered.
Also, wear a hat and avoid the sun since you are much more at risk for a repeat burn at the moment and it will only make things worse.

 

[Deelight]

If you have an aloe vera plant cut off a stalk and smother it all over you face, if you don''t have that aloe vera gel is a good alternative.

Sunburn is best left alone to heal itself your new skin that becomes exposed is really raw and sensitive and be sure to stay out of the sun.

 

[crown1]

you have at least three days. it may be that it will be mostly peeled by that time. i would encourage the peeling and hope that it was gone by that time. i think there are worse things than the peeling look. enjoy your shower!

 

[Sabine]

Thanks all!
Starset, I usually use a liquid and then a powder, but could do either. Today I had only put concealer under my eyes and was rubbing it in to my cheeks, and that''s where the peeling was.
Ellen and Deelight, isn''t aloe only to make the burn feel better? It wasn''t a bad burn, it doesn''t hurt, but would aloe still be good to heel the skin?
canuk and bih...I will probably try both since I do have a few days.
crown, that''s what i''m hoping!

 

[Deelight]

Aloe is one of the best things for sunburn it gives relief but also helps to moisturise but not irritate your skin

Whatever you don''t pick at it just let it heal naturally

 

[Ellen]

About Aloe Vera. My mom always had a plant around the house growing up. They''re really easy to grow, and handy!

 

[scarleta]

Sabine: try to get a good drink of Vodka and forget about this.It needs some time to heal.Not much you can do now.The timing is not great , but what has been done can not get undone.Just accept it gracefully and try not to think about it.I know its easier to say but do your best here..