I used to dread waking up and looking in the mirror first thing in the morning. I felt so self-conscious about my skin condition that it affected how I lived my life. I have psoriasis. It will always be a part of me, but it doesn’t define who I am. I’ve consulted with different dermatologists and have been prescribed with various creams and medicines to alleviate the flare-ups. But these blotches of thick and scaly skin get aggravated with stress, alcohol, smoking, and cold and dry weather. So my best cure is to prevent it from getting worse. Like other people I share this condition with, I wished it to go away. Or at least make it appear a little less obvious. This is when I started paying attention to my skincare regimen and playing with makeup to camouflage psoriasis. My beauty routine:
I’ve learned in the past years to live with my condition and love myself despite it. I’ve found a way to work around it with proper skin care combined with medications, preventative measures, and using the right kind of hypoallergenic makeup—let a girl transform herself once in a while. Do take note that it’s an absolute no-no to cover active and open psoriasis lesions with makeup. Consult with your dermatologist first before testing out products for more specific care and recommendations. The post Confessions of a Girl with Psoriasis: My Everyday Beauty Routine appeared first on Beat Psoriasis. from https://beatpsoriasis.org/confessions-of-a-girl-with-psoriasis-my-everyday-beauty-routine/
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