How to keep your permanent makeup?
Permanent makeup naturally fades over time. However, there are a few tips to help keep your makeup color longer.
Unlike tattoos, permanent makeup fades after a few years. Our body gradually absorbs the dermopigments implanted in the superficial layers of the epidermis, which eventually makes your makeup disappear completely. Fortunately, by adopting good habits from your first permanent makeup session, you will be able to maintain a more intense color.
Protect your skin from the sun
Even several months after your first permanent makeup session, it is best to avoid exposing the made-up areas to the sun. Indeed, UV rays will dry out your skin, which has already been put to the test. In addition, the sun's rays can dull the color of your makeup and degrade it more quickly. It is therefore essential to protect your skin from the sun as much as possible.
Put on sunscreen
A routine that you should adopt as soon as possible is to apply sunscreen daily to the areas where you wear makeup. The ideal is to opt for SPF 50 sun protection, which will allow you to block the majority of UVA and UVB rays.
Wear a hat
If you have to stay in the sun for several hours, wear a hat or cap. This will protect your skin and reduce the risk of damaging your makeup.
Moisturize your skin daily
Once your permanent makeup has healed, there is no need to apply healing creams. However, cleansing and moisturizing your skin daily is essential.
Wash your face with a mild soap
To prevent your skin from becoming irritated by excess sebum or impurities, unclog your pores by cleansing your face every day with a pH-neutral lotion or soap.
Moisturize your skin well
Permanent makeup tends to dry out your skin. To help it regenerate quickly, moisturize it daily with a moisturizer that is suited to your skin type. When your skin is well hydrated, it will tend to renew itself less quickly. This will further preserve the life of your permanent makeup.
Be vigilant about the cosmetic products used
When you have opted for permanent makeup, you must be even more vigilant about the cosmetic products that you use on your skin and in particular on the dermopigmented areas.
Products with a neutral pH
The acidity of some cosmetics can irritate your skin. So choose products with a neutral pH.
Avoid corrosive chemicals
Read the composition of your products carefully. If they contain controversial or irritating substances, avoid using them, as they can promote irritation and inflammation of your skin.
Favor ingredients of natural origin
To ensure that your skin will react well to your cosmetics, focus on quality and opt for cosmetics that are mainly composed of ingredients of natural origin.
Regularly maintain your permanent makeup at the Institute
No matter how much care you give your skin, your permanent makeup will eventually fade. That's why you need to plan your makeup maintenance.
Maintenance and alterations: what are the differences?
The touch-up generally occurs one month after the first permanent makeup session. It is used to readjust the shade and possibly the outline of your makeup. While a maintenance is used to restore the shine to your makeup.
Typically, it is necessary to schedule maintenance every one to three years. This mainly depends on your skin type, the quality of the pigments used and where your permanent makeup is located.
For example, for eyebrows, maintenance should be scheduled every year, or even every two years. For permanent lip makeup , your makeup can last longer (up to 3 years). As for permanent eye makeup , maintenance should generally be done every year.
What does the maintenance of your permanent makeup consist of?
Maintenance sessions are faster than a first permanent makeup session. The beautician will re-intensifies the shade of your makeup and readjust the finishing touches of your makeup if necessary.
Maintenance sessions are also great times to change your style. Indeed, even if permanent makeup stays on your skin for the long term. The shades and shapes can be changed.
Why should your permanent makeup maintenance be done in a salon?
Whether it's a touch-up, an initial session or a simple maintenance, you absolutely must go to a salon. This will guarantee that you will be accompanied by a professional beautician who will take care of you in decent premises and with equipment that complies with all current health standards (sterilized needles, approved dermopigments, etc.).
