Bad bruises on old arms

Apply an ice compression to the bruise before putting on makeup. This reduces the swelling. Allow 15 minutes. Ice cubes in a zip lock plastic bag works well.

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  Step 2
  Take a yellow-green shade of creamy cosmetic concealer and rub it around the bruise. Work from the center outwards a little past the bruise. Green offsets the color of red and yellow concealer hides the blue discolorations.
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  Step 3
  Let the concealer dry then determine if you need another application.
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  Step 4
  Get a cosmetic base coat the tone of your skin. Lightly cover over the concealer without removing the base.
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  Step 5
  Use a compact puff to smooth out the covered area.
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  Step 6
  Consider applying a setting powder over the yellow-green concealer to hide a light colored bruise. Use a #1 brush.
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  Step 7
  Hide the bruise with eye shadow. Start with a deeper green tone eye shadow for red, yellow shadow for bluish colors. This technique works on small lightly colored bruises.

Maxine, if this is happening at your age, go see your doctor.  Are you on an aspirin regiment, or taking blood thinners?  These would both cause bruising, but it need to be brought to your doctor's attention.   Other medicines could have the same effect.  Good luck to you.

Not sure about how to cover them up but since your skin is so fragile try to cover them at night to help them heal. We use what is called a Geri sleeve at the hospital during times of high activity when damage may occur. Especially if you like to work in the yard or around the house. Are you on aspirin daily or a blood thinner? This also lends to severe bruising if you are not careful.

Long sleeves