Permanent makeup has made a huge comeback this year, from lip blushes that give you rosy lips sans lip stain to microblading that blesses you with full, bushy brows 24/7. Permanent makeup is a form of tattooing, which means that just like a regular tattoo, it requires special aftercare to soothe your skin and give you the best results. We spoke to Karen Betts, a permanent makeup artist and the founder of K.B Pro, to find out her aftercare tips for a lip blush, permanent eyeliner and eyebrow tattooing.How to Take Care of Your Skin After Permanent EyelinerIf you’re tired of drawing on a wing every day, you’ll love the effects of permanent eyeliner. Betts warns that you may experience minor discomfort and swelling in the first 24 hours after getting the tattoo, but that this to be expected and will reduce as long as you follow the proper aftercare. (Remember, if you’re ever concerned with your post-procedure side effects, reach out to your dermatologist or healthcare provider.)“I really can’t stress enough how important it is to follow your technician’s aftercare advice — I tell my clients to consider my guidelines as more of a bible for the very best results,” says Betts. “Do not wear any eye makeup for one week and avoid rubbing the eye area during the healing process (four weeks). Keep the area dry for around five days, and apply soothing balm as recommended by your artist.” Betts gives her clients the K.B Pro Care & Repair Balm.After your first permanent eyeliner appointment, Betts notes that it is normal to notice the color fade. “You’ll be due for a retouch appointment around four to six weeks after your first treatment to fill any gaps and make any tweaks,” she says.After your second appointment, permanent eyeliner can last anywhere between three to five years. For the most pigmented results (and to keep your skin healthy and protected), Betts recommends wearing sunscreen every day — she says that UV exposure is the biggest cause of permanent makeup fading.
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