Rosacea & Photography

I've got a skin condition called Rosacea. It is the bane of my existence too. For those unfamiliar with rosacea it is the flushing of the face. The bad side is my face is generally red a lot of the time. The good news is, I'll never have to buy blush for the rest of my life. According to WebMD

Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get little bumps and pimples on the red parts of their faces.

There is no "cure" and if you have a Germanic or Celtic background with fair skin....it could occur to you. Some people's Rosacea is mild and flares up rarely. However, there are those like me that I have to have constant treatment from a dermatologist. I am very self concious about getting my picture taken as I am sure you can imagine.

However, if you do need to get your picture taken there are ways to cover it up and lessen the affects.

• Use a green base concealer before applying your regular concealer and foundation. The green base lessens the affects of the redness.
• Before getting your pictures taken avoid the following:
• Extreme temperatures (both hot and cold)
• Drinking a hot beverage or alcohol. I strongly suggest caffeine as well.
• Don't exercise before you are ready for your photo-shoot
• Avoid spicy foods as well as they might increase your chance to flush.

• Finally, when you are at the shoot don't worry too much. Photoshop can correct many imperfections. 

me without makeup

me with makeup