What is Remedial Skin Camouflage?
Highly specialised Creams and Powders in hundreds of skin tone colours for every type of skin.
These are specially formulated to be easy to apply, wear and remove, non-comedogenic, hypo-allergenic and waterproof.
Who is it for?
Remedial Skin Camouflage is for anyone, male or female, who has any sort of visible skin difference.
- DERMATOSES or skin conditions (all types)
- Tattoos
- Scars
- Pigmentation disorders
- Dilated Capillaries
- Birth Marks
Who Practises Remedial Skin Camouflage?
- Nurses who specialise in Dermatology
- Maxillo-Facial Specialists
- Plastic Surgery Specialists
- Prosthetic Practitioners
- Professional Make Up Artists and
- Volunteers who undergo special training in order to provide NHS patients with the camouflage services that they need
This is not an exhaustive list but it gives you an idea of the extent to which remedial skin camouflage is considered a lifeline for people with all kinds of visible skin differences
History
The founding member of The British Association of Skin Camouflage (BASC) introduced the concept to the UK in the 1950’s.
In 1975, the British Red Cross adopted the concept and in 1985 training of private individuals and NHS practitioners was introduced.
A support network for sharing skills, expertise and techniques was called for and the BASC was born.
The objective of the BASC is to “alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects that an altered image can have on people’s lives by the simple application of specialised products”
They are dedicated to “providing a skin camouflage service for men, women and children, of all ages regardless of ethnicity or religion”
The association provides an e mail and telephone helpline for patients and professionals and they continually campaign for better understanding of the problems associated with an image that may be considered different. They are a registered charity; no.1123059
For Further Information Please Contact: BASC, PO Box 3671, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 9QH; Tel.01254 703107;
email:info@skin-camouflage.net Website:www.skin-camouflage.net