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.
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.
NOTE: Too much Aquaphor will cause the pigment to scab. Aquaphor is available in the skin care section of any drug store.
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.
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 worst days after microblading are typically the first two, when you'll likely experience puffiness, redness, and tenderness.
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.
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.
For about 2 to 10 days following your microblading service, make sure to wash your eyebrows gently (patting motion, not rubbing) each morning and night with water and an antibacterial soap such as Dial or a Cetaphil Cleanser. With a very light touch, use your fingertips to gently cleanse the eyebrows.
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.
PEROXIDE, NEOSPORIN, RETIN-A Do not use Peroxide, Neosporin, Retin-A or Glycolic Acids in the area while healing. DYES, WAX, TWEEZE Do not dye, exfoliate, wax or tweeze eyebrows for 2 weeks after treatment. EXERCISE Do not exercise for 14 days. Sweat can cause your pigment to fade and possibly not hold.
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.
To retain the color of your new brows, you should always apply SPF to the area when exposed to the sun. Direct sunlight can cause pigment to fade prematurely. Avoid the use of exfoliants or chemical peels on the brow area (retin-A,glycolic/alpha-hydroxy acids, exfoliating scrubs, etc.).
Vaseline. Aftercare anti-oxidant like Vaseline is very effective when you feel like your skin is itchy or dry. It can be used as pain relief and is best applied one or two times a day. Like any other ointments, Vaseline prevents the scabs from coming off for the following days.
Wash the microbladed area twice per day followed by applying the microblading aftercare ointment. At the start and end of each day, use your clean fingertips and a mild antibacterial soap, like Cetaphil, to gently cleanse your eyebrows for 10-15 seconds.
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.
It's not uncommon for microblading to appear thicker immediately after the procedure. The pigment is fresh, and the strokes may seem more defined.
WILL I EVER HAVE TO FILL IN MY BROWS AGAIN AFTER MY MICROBLADING PROCEDURE? Once your brows are fully healed, you may still need to use powder or a pencil on your brows as this is an enhancement and is not permanent. Your genetics, physiological makeup, and lifestyle will affect the treatment in various ways.