I recommend a thin layer of A&D ointment or aquaphor!
Aquaphor Is Your Best Friend
-We suggest Aquaphor because it tends to not cause inflammation, but if you are allergic, Vaseline will do just fine. -Always use a “total sun block” sunscreen until the area has fully healed to prevent future fading of pigment color.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Alternatively, you can use a different healing ointment like Aquaphor. It's important to make sure there are no added antibiotics or harsh ingredients that can break down pigment in your brows.
Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment (Aquaphor) on each eyebrow with a cotton swab and clean hands, spread a VERY THIN layer of the ointment across the treated area every morning and night.
Things to Avoid:
Scratching, picking or peeling the microbladed area, as it can cause scarring and/or color loss. Applying any makeup, moisturizer, lotion, or sunscreen to your eyebrows. Laser or chemical peels, and any other form of exfoliation.
The Skin Candy After Balm serves as an excellent microblading aftercare product. Its rich components ensure pigment retention. The formula moisturizes, forms a protective film and still allows the skin to breathe. Another popular microblading aftercare cream is the Skin Candy AntiShock Aftercare Cream.
NOTE: Too much Aquaphor will cause the pigment to scab. Aquaphor is available in the skin care section of any drug store.
We recommend applying unrefined, cold-pressed, organic castor oil from a glass jar or BPA-free plastic container directly to the brows before sleeping. It is highly recommended that clients test castor oil on an area of skin away from their eyes and face before using it on their eyelashes.
For best results please THOROUGHLY read and follow aftercare instructions. Please do not hesitate to contact your therapist with any concerns. Avoid all makeup, soap, cleansers and moisturisers on and around your brows for next three weeks as it could lead to healing difficulties.
BROW REWIND is an easy-to-use, at-home solution designed to gently reduce the appearance of unwanted pigment from microblading and cosmetic eyebrow tattoos. Formulated with skin-friendly ingredients, it also helps soften the look of scar tissue, promote skin health, and support natural eyebrow hair growth.
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'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.
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.
Speaking of getting wet, another best Microblading Aftercare you should follow is not to sweat too much. Do not exercise or engage in extreme activities because our salty sweat will eliminate the pigment. Avoid being exposed to the sun because the dye on your brows will fade immediately due to the UV Rays.
Sweat. For the same reason that water should be avoided during the healing/scabbing process after microblading, sweat should also be avoided. Sweat comes from the inside of the skin and can push the pigment out and cause the microblading strokes not to retain.
Avoid getting the area wet for the first 24 hours after microblading. Apply a rice grain amount of aftercare ointment, such as Aquaphor, to keep the area moisturized.
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.
However, there are risks, including infection, allergic reactions, scarring, and unsatisfactory results. Proper aftercare and choosing an experienced technician are crucial. While microblading is a convenient option, it requires ongoing maintenance and could be better for some.
An eyebrow transplant is the most natural looking eyebrow treatment because it uses your own hairs. Using the FUE technique (which is used for modern hair transplants), hair from the back of your head is transplanted to your eyebrows.
Stay out of direct sunlight in the aftermath of your microblading session. It is important that sun exposure is minimized during the healing process, and using SPF on the brows or covering the face with a hat or visor when you are out in the sun will help keep your brows looking fresh.