Note to the master: how to properly store permanent pigments

A tattoo, like permanent makeup, brings color to our lives. What about paints - in the truest sense of the word, because these procedures are directly related to the manual or machine application of pigment under the skin, albeit at different depths. Therefore, each master must assign a special role to the materials used: the needles must be disposable, sterile, disposed of immediately after the procedure. Coloring agents also have their own requirements.

What to pay attention to when storing pigments? More about this in our regular section. "The ABCs of the Novice Master".

P: Pigments and their storage

In addition to the fact that the pigment must be correctly selected in relation to color, it is important to monitor its condition, conditions and shelf life. Only in the aggregate these factors will lead to a fruitful, painlessly healed and beautiful "output" work.

Shelf life of pigments

Paints are not the cheapest pleasure, and good paints are even more so. That is why, especially for people who put the material (monetary, profitable) issue above the client's interest, the following situation occurs. An ink that is used in small quantities as a corrector, for example, with a green tint to cover redness, has expired. And there was a third, or even half of the bottle. The consistency of the paint has not changed at all, the color has not lost either. And the master, not wanting to waste money, continues to use it. This is fundamentally wrong. Someone can argue with this, having many years of experience with various paints, capable of distinguishing the quality of the product by eye. But you must understand that the expiration date of the goods is indicated for a reason. By the method of conducting experiments and analyzing them in production, it was revealed that after a certain time one or another component loses its properties. And nothing is known about its further behavior in human skin. If we draw an analogy with food, then someone feels great even after expired milk, and someone suffers, as in severe poisoning. It's the same with paints, it's hard to predict the reaction. This means that all responsibility falls on the shoulders of the master, who understands that not only human health is at stake, but also his own reputation. So is it worth the risk?

Storage conditions for pigments

In the salon / office there should be a specially designated place for storing pigments. This should be a rack, shelf or cabinet, protected from direct sunlight, and of sufficient size to prevent vials from falling. It must be remembered that there should be no extraneous things or tools on the desktop during the procedure. The same rule applies to paints, even if they are used in this session. The master must prepare the pigment in the right amount (for example, in caps or caps) and remove the paint in place. If during the procedure you need its supplement, you must remove or change gloves, manipulate and return the bottle back. If this is not observed, cross-contamination may occur by smearing the same vial into the client's lymph externally. In addition, pigments should not interfere with the cleaning of the work surface.

Do not forget to monitor the condition of the paints both externally and inside the tube. Externally, there should be no cracks, chips, the lid should be tightly twisted. Otherwise, even the slightest discharge can lead to drying of the pigment. If you find that the pigment has thickened or dried up a little, but its expiration date has not yet expired, you can use special tools, the correct use of which is better to clarify during training.