Because Vitiligo is noticeable and can be embarrassing to the patient, cosmetics are great daily coping tools for patients to conceal the hypopigmentation and create evenness of skin tone. Through the use of cosmetics, those critical stares or embarrassing questions from others can be eliminated. One's self-confidence and the desire to be more socially active are both restored.

Effective products used to conceal the white patches or uneven skin tones of Vitiligo must be easy to use, stay on all day, match skin color properly and be affordable. Products that are highly pigmented, and therefore opaque, generally provide the most coverage.

The CosMedic Clinic at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto has been the host of a special clinic for thousands of patients since l985, and the development of COVER FX products is a direct result of the requirement for safe, effective and superior products to address the needs of Vitiligo patients. Over the years, I used various products from many different cosmetic lines but always had to mix and blend colors to achieve the correct skin tone match. Unfortunately many of these products also contained ingredients that I wanted to eliminate, such as oil and fragrance, both of which may be irritating to skin. In 2000 I began to work with Dr. Neil Shear, Dermatologist, and Jenny Frankel, chemical engineer, to create a new generation of products that addresses the multi-cultural color palette, contains highly-refined ingredients, provides a high SPF, is long-wearing, and is oil and fragrance free.

Comprised of over 30 skin tone shades and 4 different formulations (from total coverage cream foundation to mineral powder foundation), COVER FX has successfully helped thousands of Vitiligo patients regain their self esteem and face the world with a renewed sense of confidence. Easy to use, oil free, fragrance free, broadband SPF and colors to match all skin types and tones, COVER FX is revolutionary in its ability to improve the quality of life of patients.

Using brushes for application, small amounts of highly pigmented products for optimum coverage, invisible setting powder and oil absorbing powder where needed, COVER FX products have proven themselves to be a vital part of a Vitiligo patient's daily regime.

At the present time, COVER FX products are available at select Shoppers Drug Marts in Canada, select Nordstrom stores in the U.S., and also at various medical spas, physician offices, and select CosMedic Clinics in hospitals in Canada and the U.S. Our full line of products can also be obtained on our website.

We are pleased to announce a special relationship with the National Vitiligo Foundation whereby NVF members receive 10% off of our Vitiligo Coverage Kit and the Foundation receives 10% of the sales to help fund research towards treatments and a cure. Please click on the image below to visit our website and to take advantage of this offer. 

Lee offers advice for covering up many different kinds of skin imperfections, including vitiligo. Please click on the image below to read her blog.

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