Camouflage (make-up)

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Camouflage ( French for camouflage, also concealing make-up ) are cosmetics that have a higher pigment density than conventional make-up . Corresponding concealer creams, blushes or powders cover 55 percent better than conventional cosmetic products. In addition, they are often on a wax-oil basis, which is extremely opaque and resistant. Therefore, camouflage is particularly resistant and can withstand the effects of weather or the body's own fluids (tears, sweat).

history

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Polish-American cosmetics company Max Factor first developed make-up for Hollywood. His pan-cake was honored in 1928 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences , because only his innovations made it possible to fully exploit the light and shadow sensitivity of Panchromatic film. In order to be able to conceal the burns and injuries suffered by soldiers during the First World War, Factor developed a cover cream together with plastic surgeons .

In 1938 the US Department of Defense commissioned Max Factor to develop a range of colors for military use - among other things, jungle green was created . In the post-war period, camouflage was continuously developed and can now be found in the range of most makeup manufacturers.

application

Camouflage is particularly suitable for concealing fire stains , scars , the edges of the eyes , age spots , vitiligo , varicose veins and couperose . Other areas of application are both the covering of tattoos and occasions where long-lasting make-up is required under the most difficult conditions, such as in dance sports , synchronized swimming or bridal make-up.

To cover up serious skin defects, such as medical camouflage, complementary colors are applied before camouflaging: green for red discoloration, orange for bluish spots and yellow for purple discoloration of the skin. Black, for example in tattoos, can be covered by white. This process is also known as "neutralizing", hence the term neutralizer , which is often used . Unevenness is also leveled out with a plastic camouflage preparation before applying the camouflage foundation. Only then is the actual camouflage cream applied thinly to the affected area and smeared towards the edges with a make-up sponge. A fixing powder or spray, which finally seals the cosmetics, ensures good durability. There are special cleaning products for removal that gently dissolve the high pigment density.

Psychological effects and medicinal uses

Scars, burn marks, skin diseases and anomalies are often perceived as disfiguring by those affected and are often associated with shame . Children and adolescents in particular are at high risk of suffering psychological damage through exclusion and bullying . In this context, camouflage can help patients regain self-confidence. However, camouflage is not a recognized remedy, which is why the costs are not always covered by the health insurance company. For reimbursement, patients often have to submit a medical prescription and a psychological report confirming the need for camouflage to prevent psychological damage.

literature

  • Joachim Christ: Medical camouflage in cosmetics. Hippokrates-Verlag, Stuttgart 2001, ISBN 3-7773-1388-2 ( Edition Cosmetics ).

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ camouflage. Retrieved February 12, 2014 .
  2. ↑ Camouflage - beautifully camouflaged skin. Retrieved October 23, 2009 .
  3. ↑ History of skin-camouflage on the pages of the British Association of Skin-Camouflage (English)
  4. ↑ Camouflage helps skin and soul. Retrieved October 23, 2009 .
  5. ↑ Cosmetic and medical uses
  6. ↑ Good looks on prescription