Permanent Makeup - Important Facts
With so many people having so much to do during the day, we are
always looking for ways to cut down on our time. For women, one
very time-consuming activity is applying makeup each morning, or
even several times per day. One way to help can be by utilizing
permanent makeup.
Permanent makeup can be a wonderful choice for women who play
sports, have many things to do each day, are allergic to many
cosmetic products, or just want to spend less time and money on
the entire process. Permanent makeup, also known as cosmetic
tattooing, is becoming quite popular, but there are things you
should know before having the procedure done.
When having permanent makeup applied, the process, also called
micropigmentation, includes applying dies under the skin that
give the illusion that a woman is wearing eyeliner, eyebrow
pencils, lip liners, and even lipstick. If done correctly by a
highly trained professional, a woman can achieve a very natural
look.
A woman deciding whether or not permanent makeup will be right
for her should look into all the options. She should do a lot of
research and understand that there are many advantages, as well
as disadvantages, to having such a permanent procedure done on
her face.
One advantage is definitely the time issue. Not having to apply
makeup each day is a real time saver. But, you won't have the
option of varying your makeup shades since only one shade is
able to be tattooed onto your skin.
But the disadvantage of permanent makeup is that, as with any
type of surgical procedure, there are risks. You should always
consult with your doctor, as well as verifying the credentials
of the person who will apply the permanent makeup, before you
have the procedure done.
If you've decided to go ahead and have permanent makeup applied,
there are different types to choose from. You can have eyebrow
liner applied to help with sparse eyebrows, you can have
eyeliner applied to help your eyelashes look thicker, and you
can even have lip liner or lipstick applied so you never have to
worry about pale lips again.
Another option is dying your lashes. This is great for women who
suffer from near-sightedness, are athletes, or even women who
are always on the go. It is also a great alternative to mascara
for those women who have makeup allergies or a shaky hand.
Remember, when choosing to have permanent makeup applied to your
face, there are several things that you should be aware of. The
inks and dyes that are used to when permanent makeup is applied
are known as color additives. Most surprisingly, none of them
have ever been approved for use as permanent makeup.
Currently, the FDA is in the process of evaluating the safety of
having permanent makeup applied. Their biggest concern is the
use of unsterile equipment that can transmit quite infectious
diseases, therefore all equipment must be clean and sanitized.
Lastly, unlike with a regular tattoo, permanent makeup can not
be removed easily, and, in some cases, permanent discoloration
can occur.