Can I use foundation over skin irritation caused by waxing? (upper lip)?

Or will that just make it really bad..Also..will polysporin work? (this is on upper lip)

Can I use foundation over skin irritation caused by waxing? (upper lip)?
You can use a moisturizing foundation. But beware, sometimes when skin is irritated, a dry scabby texture will form, giving your makeup a scale, dry look, which will draw even more attention to the area. Apply sweet almond oil on your upper lip every night, and if you are going to wear makeup, be sure to use a very heavy, moisturizing cream before applying.


Finally, when you feel the area less painful, gently exfoliate the scales that may have formed (if you didn't get any scales, DON'T do this since you might end up irritating your skin even more), this will reveal the new skin underneath the irritated one...keep moisturizing heavily!!
Reply:I'de say go without foundation until the irritation goes away. :D
Reply:I wouldn't recommend the foundation or anything on your lip really. just keep it clean and put a gentle lotion like baby lotion on it to keep it moisterized. i don't know about polysporin though
Reply:use a moisturizer then your foundation. Or even aloe. i like Calming Influence from Mary Kay. Takes the sting out of everything. Even sunburn and chemical burns.





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Reply:It is more likely to get more irritated if you put something else on it because you just ripped off a couple layers of skin. Wait at least an hour before you put something on it just in case.