Anything with Petroleum or Vaseline base can cause a reaction and can cause crusting and scabbing. we expect to see a little flaking but not scabbing. Vaseline/Petroleum can also cause sweating as the skin is not able to breathe.
Do not use Vaseline as a moisturiser—only as a water barrier. If your eyebrows do get wet, gently pat them dry with a clean tissue. Keep your hair away from your eyebrows to avoid introducing bacteria.
Use Retin A, BHAs, anything that helps speed up cell turnover. Put it all over your brows every night. Any kind of peel- I like The Ordinary BHA peel (looks like blood!). It works really well and is inexpensive.
The pigment will naturally fade away over time, but factors such as using skincare acids and retinol regularly, having oily skin or being out in the sun can speed up this process.
Consider Removal Options
Removal may be the best choice in cases where correction isn't possible or you no longer wish to have microblading. Techniques such as saline removal, laser treatments, or glycolic acid can help fade or eliminate the pigment.
Around days eight or nine of the healing process, your brows may take on a spooky appearance, appearing faded, gray, or even patchy. This is known as the microblading ghosting phase. The fading is a regular and temporary part of the healing process. Your bold, beautiful brows will make their triumphant return.
The absolute best results come from keeping your brows extremely DRY for the next 10 days! Keeping them dry makes them retain more detail, better color, and more crisp strokes, so it's worth it. It sounds tricky- but can be done if you're mindful of it.
Another eyebrow microblading safety removal method is the use of a saline solution. The saline solution works by drawing the tattoo pigment to the skin's surface. The body's natural healing process plays a key role here; the salt/saline solution breaks up the ink, which the skin then pushes out as it heals.
Do not let any water, lotion, soap, or makeup touch your eyebrow area during the first 7 days after your procedure. Please wash your face carefully around the eyebrow without getting water on the treated area. During the shower, keep your face away from the shower head or take a bath.
Factors That Affect Microblading Longevity
Oily skin causes faster fading. Proper care extends the life of the pigment. Higher quality pigments last longer. UV rays accelerate fading.
Yes, besides laser treatments, non-laser options such as saline removal techniques or specialized pigment removal solutions like Li-FT can also be used for microblading removal.
Keep the area MOISTURIZED. Use Aftercare as an after care anti-oxidant (or Vaseline). Gently apply every 1-2 hours or when you feel tender, itchy or dry for 10–14 days. This provides pain relief, moisturizes and promotes healing to help retain color.
It's important not to overdo it, as an excessive amount of ointment can hinder the skin's ability to breathe and delay the healing process. Avoid the temptation to pick, peel, or scratch the treated area. Interfering with the healing skin could result in pigment loss or even scarring.
The microblading process creates superficial cuts in the skin which, without appropriate care, can increase the risk of infection. This can lead to longer healing times and potential scarring. In the days following the procedure, it's common for the treated area to form scabs.
Hair Stroke
The microblading artist uses a microblading pen to etch fine, hair-like lines into the skin, following the direction and pattern of the client's natural eyebrows. This technique creates a more defined and filled-in look compared to naturally sparse brows.
Let's get straight to the point. It's completely normal for ombre brows to disappear after a week due to the natural healing process known as the ghosting phase. As your skin heals, scabs form and fall off, temporarily obscuring the pigment. This phase usually lasts a few days to a couple of weeks.
Botched eyebrow microblading can result in uneven shapes, unnatural colors, or overly thick brows. A professional consultation is the first step to assessing and fixing bad eyebrow microblading. Corrections can include reshaping, color adjustment, or a touch-up to improve brow appearance.