Your job frowns on body art, yet you aren’t sure if you’re ready to permanently remove your tattoo. So what do you do? Here are some simple tips to cover your tattoo and information on permanent removal — just in case you’re ready to bid goodbye to your body art.
Clothing that covers up. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you might be able to get away with choosing clothes that will adequately hide it — something to keep in mind when deciding where to display your body art. Unfortunately, for those who live in hot climates or have tattoos on commonly visible places, this isn’t an option.
Keys to concealer. Regardless of your tattoo’s location, body concealer is an excellent choice when you want to cover up a tattoo during the workday. The key to covering up a tattoo successfully is to match the shade as closely as possible to your natural skin tone.
Also, it’s important to recreate the flaws of the skin or its mottling. Creating imperfections helps to produce a more realistic look, according to Her Health and Beauty. As such, add another shade of makeup to the concealed area to give your cover-up a natural appearance.
Choosing a concealer. One of the most effective body cover-up products is Dermablend Leg and Body Cover, a long-lasting concealer specifically designed to cover tattoos and other large areas of the body. Lasting 16 hours, this lightweight formula also offers sun protection. To ensure your concealer doesn’t smear or smudge, follow with a setting powder like Dermablend Loose Setting Powder.
The permanent solution. If you aren’t particularly attached to your tattoo, laser surgery is currently the best option for permanent removal. Be aware that it can be pricey and time-consuming. Tattoo removal can cost around $200-$500, and some tattoos may require more than 15 individual sessions, according to Info Plastic Surgery.
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