To think my niece should be allowed to wear makeup to school.

[PiperIsOrange]

DN came home rather upset today after being told makeup is banned in school. She doesn't wear a lot just some foundation and clear lipgloss.

The reason she likes to wear it is because it covers all her spots, in the summer holiday she didn't wear any. My sister has taken her to the doctors and tried every OTC lotions and potions but nothing works.

It really boost her confidence and now she is dreading school because of these spots.

I have been to her school to collect school reports as dsis due to work commitments and have seen many teachers wearing makeup, so I assume it's a policy for pupils only.

I just feel that how can an adult tell a teen off for wearing makeup while she also has makeup on

I must suggest to you the latest research for helping teens with acne is to eat a completely natural diet...a recent study in Oz saw young men with acne have an improvement of 50% after 12 weeks eating what's called a "Hunter Gatherer" diet. It's basically just meat, fruit, veg and pulses with some carbs such as brown rice. You're allowed the odd scoop of icecream and some honey too....basically no processed foods.

Ps. I sometimes apply concealer to ex

Now you mention it OP, teachers are paid to be at school and students are not - that's outrageously unfair.

I really sympathise. My daughters school allowed makeup and some wore too much but my daughter had awful spots and needed to cover up. She would have been mortified to go without makeup. I once comments to my son that his acne wasn't as extreme as his sisters and he said at least she could cover hers up. She went on roaccutane and it was wonderful although it took a few months to settle. I think a bit of tinted moisturiser is fine if it gives them more confidence.
Oh and the hospital consultant said the makeup protected against the pollution as the school was in the centre of town. OP this is a big deal for your niece. There is lots that can be done. Hope something works

I think it's an awful attitude you have by saying if the teacher can why can't the pupil

I hope so to, I hate seeing her so upset.

YABU. You also don't seem to grasp the difference between children and adults or teachers and pupils.

as a 37 year old acne sufferer with lots of experience makeup does not make it worse.

I think yanbu op. Maybe she just needs help applying it more subtley?

Could your niece wear one of these tinted bb creams? Technically they are not foundation, and are kind to the skin (or so the girl at the benefit counter tells me).
Makeup is not banned at dd's school but I wish it was. So many girls, beautiful in their own ways, absolutely caked in makeup, all sporting the 'towie' face.

Yes help her apply it as subtly as possible and see what happens.

Probably no one will notice if it is applied well.

Lisa Eldridge has a great vid on covering up acne lightly and effectively.

What about a "medicated" concealer?

And obviously a teacher can wear makeup

You have an odd outlook about teachers op

I have worn foundation to cover spots since I was 13! No it does not improve when I don't wear it. I'm so adept at it now people think I have clear skin. She needs to make sure it's so subtle no one can tell and lose the lip gloss, it's more likely that is drawing attention to it.

I do grasp the difference.

I don't care what a teacher has for lunch, where as children have to have heathy lunch. I don't care what the teachers wear to school where the children wear uniform.

I just don't want my niece self confidence and self esteem to go down all for the sake of a bit of foundation and clear lipgloss.

As a family we do tell her she is beautiful and she doesn't need it, but it makes no difference.

Btw I don't even own any make up, never worn it and never will.

Although it would be breaking the rules, could she try a powder mineral foundation? It can be applied sparingly to the areas needed and won't look caked on. I think it also doesn't clog pores up as much as liquid foundation.

I can see where the OP is coming from with the teachers. If wearing makeup is to be discouraged for a good reason (rather than a 'because I'm bigger than you' reason) then those reasons should apply to the adults as well. I wonder how many of the boys or male teachers wear makeup?

You sound like half my pupils - why are you allowed to wear nail varnish when we can't? Why do you get away with not wearing uniform when we have to?

I have a dress code I adhere to as a teacher - it tells me what is allowed and not allowed ie wearing of jeans is a no, low cut tops is a no etc etc. The same rules do not apply to staff and pupils.

Rules are rules, if the school has a no make up rule thats tough sorry. I have wipes and nail varnish remover in my room to dish out as necessary.

I had hideous acne as a teenager - I avoided make up and spent about 3 years on medication - I am now complemented on my skin - and could probably count on one hand the times I have put on make up in the last year! Pupils are always shocked when they notice I don't wear any when they are mid moan!

I think the replies here are a bit harsh

as a 37 year old acne sufferer with lots of experience makeup does not make it worse.

I think yanbu op

I agree with this^^

I would spend some time with her finding a really good match for her skintone in a BB cream. It provides some coverage but isn't thick and obvious like foundation.

And of course go to the Dr again, antibiotics and topical treatments never worked for me, the only thing that did was the pill (one called Dianette which I think they since banned!). I also recommend the acne support group (or whatever it's now called).

The reason its discouraged - is the worrying about it, checking it constantly, mirrors out at every opportunity, spending ages in the loos!

It also helps the students understand about dress codes which most jobs will have some kind or another - every job I have ever had from waitress to account has! Wearing tights all year round as a checkout girl was probably the worst!!

But my son wasn't allowed to wear make up and lip gloss to cover up his acne. How is that fair Piper?

For the same reason that teachers can tell students off for not wearing uniform, when they are just dressed professionally themselves, or for having a phone or cigarettes in their bag when the teacher might have the same. Rules for children are different to rules for adults.

But anyway, your sister should definitely take her to the GP because it can save so much trouble (and money on useless shop bought acne products). I had terrible acne all around my nose as a teen, it looked awful. The GP gave me a cream on prescription and after years of trying to get rid of it it just disappeared straight away! I told one of my acne-ridden friends who did the same and hers cleared right up too. I wished I'd gone sooner.

I would support my nephew as well if he wanted to cover up spots with makeup.