Skin camouflage

For people with scars or other disfiguring skin conditions, skin camouflage can offer a simple route to improved confidence and independence. Our trained volunteers can teach individuals how to self-apply specialist cover creams.

Camouflage creams can make a significant difference to disfiguring skin blemishes and provide effective, long-lasting, waterproof cover. They can be used to cover a wide number of visible conditions, including:

• scarring (from burns, surgery, acne etc)
• rosacea
• birthmarks
• tattoos
• skin discoloration
• other dermatological conditions

The service is provided free of charge and referrals are accepted from GPs and consultants. Camouflage creams are available on prescription and last between six months and two years, depending on the area to be camouflaged and the frequency of use.

For further information, get in touch with your local Red Cross branch office, which can be found in the near you section.

	My volunteer was very professional and sensitive. She showed me how to match the skin camouflage cream to my skin-tone and how to apply them, getting into the nooks and crannies of my face to hide the scars. It had a major impact. In my wedding photos, you can hardly see the scars at all.
	Omagh survivor – Northern Ireland