Eyebrow tattoo and oily skin: expert advice

Olga Koryakina , dermatocosmetologist, mesotherapist, anti-age medicine specialist, member of associations UADV, UALDVK, MAEKM, NOM (Ukraine)

To begin with, we repeat that permanent makeup (from the English permanent - persistent, long-term) is a procedure for introducing a coloring matter (pigment) into the skin (into the papillary dermis).

Factors affecting the quality of the tattoo:

• client's skin type;
• the skill of a cosmetologist or tattoo specialist;
• the quality of the materials used by the beautician or tattooist (pigment, equipment, etc.); the color of the pigments used in the process (for example, light colors tend to fade faster than dark shades);
• The location of the permanent makeup can also determine whether or not the tattoo actually lasts for a long time (permanent lip makeup will last about 24 months, while eyelid tattoos can last for decades).

The following factors influence the destruction of the tattoo:

• metabolic processes in the skin;
• exposure to ultraviolet radiation , which contributes to the loss of color of paints;
• the amount and depth of pigment injected into the skin.

Normally secreting sebaceous glands provide softening of the upper layer of the skin, antimicrobial protection and partly help the stratum corneum to contain water evaporation. Sebum smoothes the horny scales, creating a smooth surface. Externally, the skin appears softer, more elastic and hydrated.

Women with excessive sebum production, oily skin, enlarged pores, acne sufferers are among those for whom a permanent can be a serious disappointment. Oily skin is the norm, but has distinctive features: it is thick and produces a lot of oil. This interferes with the strengthening of the paint, and over time it blurs. In addition, correction will need to be done much more often than ladies with other types of dermis. Cosmetologists advise to repeat sessions every six months. The maximum life of the drawing without tinting reaches two years.

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Frequent complaints are the need to wash the face several times a day (while after a few hours it becomes greasy again), the appearance of striated facial skin and even greater severity of oiliness when applying sunscreen. The owners of this type of skin looks rough and thick due to greasy unpleasant overflow. Outwardly, it is similar to an orange peel due to enlarged pores.

Due to the shift towards an alkaline environment, there are no biochemical barriers that stand in the way of acid-sensitive bacteria, as a result they penetrate the cells, multiply and provoke the formation of acne. Inflammatory processes and irritations are frequent companions, which make tattooing on oily skin more difficult.

Oily skin can be caused by:

- genetic predisposition;

- puberty;

- violations of the endocrine system;

- disorders of the nervous system, stress;

- disorders of the gastrointestinal tract;

- improper care, etc.

But not everything is as bad as it seems:

• permanent makeup can be applied, but with the condition of periodic corrections and compliance with the rules of care;
• this type ages later, is characterized by increased elasticity and elasticity;
• with age, the condition improves, fat secretion normalizes.

After 40 years on oily skin, eyebrow tattoo will last longer. The periods between corrections will increase, and the quality of the drawing will noticeably improve.

Preferred Techniques

This type of skin does not perceive the hair pattern well, which involves drawing eyebrows with separate strokes that mimic the natural arrangement of hairs. In the photo it looks natural and believable. But due to excessive greasiness, the pigment begins to “float”, lines and borders increase in size - and six months later, beautiful elegant makeup looks runny, sloppy.

The hardware introduction of the dye often threatens with streaks, but in our case this is an inevitable consequence. As a rule, oily skin, usually with enlarged pores, is insensitive - with pigmentation, especially in the eyebrow area, it perceives the dye only after repeated injection, moreover, the injected pigment often darkens. Excessive greasiness provokes inflammation and acne, and the painted area is more susceptible to this due to clogged pores.

Fashionable 3, 6, 8D methods, which involve drawing individual hairs, are also not suitable. These techniques have a minimum depth of treatment, which is a contraindication for people suffering from excessive sebum production. The pigment will not fix well and will quickly turn into a blurry picture without clear boundaries. It's not worth spending money. Masters working in these techniques are very expensive, but they can do nothing against the individual characteristics of the organism.

Eyebrow tattoo with oily skin type will look spectacular if you provide the right care:

• daily cleanse with special lotions and treat with tonics;
• do not abuse alcohol-containing products (they can increase irritation);
• eyebrows before going outside in sunny weather should be lubricated with sunscreen with a light texture; in winter, a nourishing or protective cream is required, which also matches your skin type;
• do scrubbing and peeling in any area except for the painted area, as the paint from these procedures fades more due to the acceleration of regeneration.

The material was first published in Permanent No. 2/2016