Once you have invested in semi permanent makeup, you will want to understand the process of aftercare for semi permanent makeup. Most semi permanent makeup lasts between one to three years before you require a touch up appointment.

A number of factors come into play determining how long your makeup will last, for example, the type of ink used, the intensity of your pigment and the type of procedure you have chosen. The commitment to aftercare for semi permanent makeup will definitely influence the length of time your makeup lasts for.

After your treatment

Once you have completed a treatment, you may experience swelling, tingling, flaking, redness and itchiness. The reasons for this is that your skin is already beginning to repair itself. These symptoms can last up to 72 hours after your treatment. These can be relieved immediately with over the counter pain relief. Try to resist the temptation to itch the area that you have had treated and instead apply any sort of cream or ointment that we have provided you.

The first week after your treatment

The first week after your treatment is when your skin is healing and your aftercare for semi permanent makeup is crucial in this first week.

• We recommend that during this first week you use the ointment that we have provided to you as this will be a healing balm. This should be applied two to three times a day, using clean hands or a clean cotton bud for each application.
• During this first week, really try to resist the temptation to itch the area you have had treated. If you pick or scratch the area during this first week, you could cause scarring or infection.
• Avoid wearing any makeup in the area that you have had treated, only apply the healing balm that we have provided you with
• Try to avoid washing your face with water, use a cleanser to clean everywhere but the treated area.
• If you have long hair, try to keep this away from the treated area.
• Avoid the sun and don’t take part in any activity that could cause excessive sweating.

The aftercare for semi permanent makeup in the early stages is crucial and can mean the difference between a beautiful, long lasting cosmetic tattoo or a disappointing result.