Tattoo pigments in the permanent makeup procedure: consequences of use

Ask masters with different experience in the field of micropigmentation a question - how do they feel about the work of PM masters with tattoo pigments, and you will get radically opposite answers: someone is categorically against it, and someone admits this possibility, but with the proviso that the master , in order to prevent irreparable mistakes, must have extensive experience and be a true professional.

In fairness, we note that the times have passed when it was believed that with tattooing, the pigment is placed deep into the skin, and with permanent makeup - very superficially. In fact, it depends solely on the experience of the master and his ability to perform modern techniques with high quality. Indeed, working with tattoo pigments is very difficult, the slightest mistake can lead to a stain or failure. Often, it is beginners who are able to "plant the needle" so deeply that excessive trauma to the skin occurs (when there is blood or too much ichor, which, of course, is not normal). In the future, the pigment will begin to cast in a cold tone. Experts say that modern techniques are gentle, powdery, no matter what pigments they are performed with.

According to the assessments of the competent European commissions, the state of the pigment market shows that permanent pigments are much more favorable in terms of safety in terms of the content of toxic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances. But to the question: “Is it generally acceptable to use tattoo pigments instead of or in conjunction with permanent pigments on the face?”, You can increasingly hear the answer: “Not prohibited.”

In modern practice, many well-known masters advise performing the PM procedure with the involvement of tattoo pigments (partially, adding drop by drop to permanent pigments, or completely). They say that tattoo pigments are a must have in the arsenal in case you come across complex skin that doesn't "fit" anything at all. Experienced craftsmen, who are quite competent in their work, note that tattoo pigments can often produce much better work than permanent pigments. And the main thing here is the ability of a particular master to correctly (!) Use tattoo inks when performing permanent makeup, mix them correctly and apply them correctly, taking into account the client's color type. Even if the master has extensive experience, correctly distributes the pigment in the skin, is fluent in modern techniques, but does not know how to mix tutu-pigments correctly, then he can ruin any PM. In this case, it is easier for him to work on permanent pigments, with which it is more difficult to make a mistake, because their compositions are already ready. Permanent pigments give great guarantees. Speaking figuratively, permanent pigments can be compared with soft pencils, and tattoo pigments - with bright felt-tip pens. When shading with permanent pigments, the strokes merge, the pigment lays down evenly, without spots, and itself corrects minor flaws. Just what you need for learning and successful practice.

Both permanent and artistic tattoo pigments can change the tone in the skin over time, so all types of tattoos need to be looked after. Coloring in permanent makeup is complex and unstable, because the pigment is located under the skin, and it is affected by biochemical processes taking place in it. Unlike tattoo pigments, permanent pigments quickly begin to change their tone to a warmer one (blush, redden, even turn pink). Tattoo paints, when properly mixed, remain unchanged for a very long time, more often they only fade over time.

In conclusion, let's say that both eminent masters and many salons / clinics can work (and work) with tattoo pigments. They may not advertise it, because they can simultaneously be representatives of some permanent brand.

And certainly the quality of the work performed does not depend on whether the master worked with tattoo pigments or pigments for permanent makeup: it depends primarily on the professionalism of the master himself.