Does Permanent Make-Up Really Work?
Although there are risks involved, permanent make-up is becoming a popular way to eliminate the need to apply make-up every day to the same area, only to remove it that night. Although the pros and cons of permanent make-up will make some people interested, they may eliminate the possibility of having the procedure done for others. Permanent make-up is a tattoo that is applied in areas such as the lips and eyes to mimic cosmetics applied to those areas. It is ideal for people who feel they are unable to apply make-up properly, or feel they don’t have enough time to apply it properly. Allergies to cosmetics and those with oily skin that don’t seem to be able to keep make-up from smudging off will also find the permanent make-up offers a solution ot heir problems.
Permanent make-up is used to create permanent eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye, to create lip liner and even make the lips appear fuller, or to fill in thin eyebrows or give permanent lip colour. Permanent make-up can even be used to hide discoloration on the face. It lasts about 2 to 4 years, this period varying depending on the care taken after the procedure, exposure to sunlight, use of anti-ageing creams and the use of facial peels. The sun fades the pigment quicker, but the other life-shortening treatments all remove dead skin cells from the area faster than would naturally take place, thus hastening the fading of the permanent make-up tattoo.
Most reputable salons use pigments from Swiss Color, German made, high quality pigments that can be combined to achieve colours that match your skin tone. Salons use different modules to achieve different effects when applying permanent make-up. For example, the module used to fill in eyebrows will produce a softer, more subtle effect than the one used for eyeliner.
If you decide that permanent make-up is the solution for you, you need to be aware that the initial effect may appear quite dark and painted on. Once the tattoo has healed, it may appear to fade – sometimes to the extent that you cannot see the colour anymore. The colour usually strengthens again after a few weeks, but salons will schedule a ‘touch-up’ session 5 to 7 weeks after the first procedure to ensure that the colour is correct.
Taking proper care of your permanent make-up is the key to making it last longer. Use the ointment you are provided with as per instructions, don’t wear make-up near or on the tattoo for at least a week, and do not rub vigorously when washing for at least one month after the procedure. Because exposure to the sun will fade the tattoo, you should try to keep the permanent make-up out of the sun as much as possible. Do not pick or scratch the crust or the skin that peels off the lips, let it fall away naurally.
You should not consider permanent make-up if you are allergic to pigmentation inks, if your skin forms scars or keloids easily, or if the skin is cracked, peeling or blistering when the procedure is scheduled. Permanent make-up can be extremely useful for physically or visually impaired people who are unable to apply make-up, helping them to improve their appearance and boosting their self-esteem. Is permanent make-up the solution for you? If you want the benefit of make-up that does not have to be applied every day, day after day, that enhances your appearance without the fuss, and lasts for several years, then yes, permanent make-up is for you.
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