Permanent Makeup Do's & Don'ts

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PMU retention is dependent on:

25% Artist techniques & products

25% Client following pre care

25% Client following after care

25% Client lifestyle, skin type, & skincare products used

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DO NOT:

• Sleep on your face for the first few days, it could irritate the tattooed area.

• Pick or scratch at the area, even if its itchy!

• Soak the area, keep it clean and dry.

• Panic if there is swelling or redness, it will subside! 

• Exfoliate or scrub the tattooed area.

• Sweat! Avoid any swimming, hot tubs, saunas, baths, & strenuous activities until healed.

• Apply makeup directly on top of the tattooed area until healed.

DO:

• Sleep on your back keeping pressure off the tattooed area.

• Keep the area clean & moisturized with healing ointment.

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible & use SPF.

• Follow the aftercare instructions for each specific area (located in dropdown menu next to Pre/After Care)

• Lightly wash your face as normal; use cleanser talked about in aftercare sections.

• Cool your skin lightly with an ice pack as needed during the first day. 

• Resume normal life; showing off your beautiful PMU!

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