Camouflage

Everyone is aware of their appearance and the reactions of others to it. People have always used clothes, jewellery and cosmetics to alter or enhance areas of their bodies. Camouflage make up is no different. This can be a wonderful way to disguise a mark that we feel draws the onlookers attention and makes us feel uncomfortable. The surgical treatments available are not a cure for birthmarks and often there is a trace of the birthmark remaining.

Camouflage make up can also be used as an alternative to surgical treatments.

Cosmetic camouflage has much to offer. The British Association of Skin Camouflage, The Red Cross and the Skin Camouflage Network offer a skin camouflage service. Click on the respective organisation's name to link to their web site. A lot of hospitals also offer a skin camouflage service to their own patients. Contact the centre caring for you or your child for further advice.

There are several types of cosmetic creams on the market but the correct shade and type of cream requires help from a trained professional such as members of the organisations named above. Most are available on prescription.

See below for a list of some of the Cosmetic Camouflage products and suppliers.

Camouflage Products

Professional Beauty Directory

This site contains a list of the popular brand names for cosmetic camouflage together with contact details
Web Site: www.professionalbeauty.co.uk

AmazingConcealer

AmazingConcealer, an American company, make a product called AmazingConcealer that can be used to camouflage birthmarks, scars, rosacea, port wine stains, broken capilliaries, blemishes, vitiligo and age spots.
Web Site: www.amazingconcealer.com

Covermark

Covermark are an American firm who manufacture a camouflage cosmetic for birthmarks called 'Classic Covermark'
Web Site: www.covermark.com
It can be obtained in the UK from:
Epiderm Ltd.
Wass Lane
Sotby
Market Rasen
Linc LN8 5LZ
UK
Tel: 01507 343091
Fax: 01507 343092
E-mail: smjcovermark@aol.com

Dermablend

Dermablend are an American company whose range of corrective Cosmetics provide coverage for face and body imperfections, such as uneven skin tone, freckles, post surgical redness, scarring, bruising, Port Wine Birthmark, Rosacea, etc.
Web Site: www.dermablend.com
Information and samples can also be obtained from the Dermablend Customer care helpline number: 0800 085 6947
Dermablend is available in selected Boots the Chemists (phone the above Dermablend information line for stockist information)
The full product can be obtained through the following UK Web Sites: Boots the Chemist or Ellisons or The Garden Pharmacy or Flori Roberts - Tel: 020 7229 4224

Dermacolour

This product can be obtained through the following Web Sites: Charles H. Fox and Professional Beauty Directory

Neostrata

Neostrata are an American firm who manufacture a camouflage cosmetic for birthmarks called 'Coverblend'
Web Site: www.neostrata.com/coverblend/
It can be obtained in the UK from: www.euromedicalsystems.co.uk

Euromedical Systems Ltd
Connaught House
Moorbridge Road
Bingham
Nottingham
NG13 8GG
UK
Telephone and Fax numbers If you are within the United Kingdom call us on : 0845 130 4949
International : + 44(0)1949838111
Fax : + 44(0)1949838844
E-mail: For information and general enquiries please use : information@euromedicalsystems.co.uk

VeilCover

This pigmentation cosmetic is designed to cover any kind of visual skin problem from vitiligo to tattoos, rosacea, scar discolouration, port wine stains, acne marks, age spots and varicose veins. Veilcover is manufactured by:

Thomas Blake & Company
The Byre House
Fearby
Near Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4NF
UK
Tel: 01765 689042
A samples pack of all 11 shades of VEIL can be obtained by sending your name & address plus a £5.00 cheque/PO to the above address or by telephoning with your credit card or via the website.
Web Site: www.veilcover.com
E-mail: sales@veilcover.com