Why is this 'semipermanent' pigment lasting so much longer than it's supposed to?
first started gaining traction back in 2017, I thanked my lucky stars that I was a beauty journalist in New York City because there was nothing I wanted more than semi-permanent eyebrows. Not having to touch pomades or pencils for a couple of years sounded almost too good to be true, so I did what any savvy beauty writer does when they're curious about a new treatment — I booked a complimentary service with a local specialist and reviewed the service.
Back then, established microblading and cosmetic tattooing salons were harder to come by than they are now, even in a city like New York City. Nevertheless, it took mere minutes to pinpoint one of the best-regardedboutiques in the city. For those unfamiliar, microblading is when a qualified technician uses a dedicated tool to etch hair-like strokes directly onto your skin.
You're probably asking yourself the same question I've been pondering for years now: Why is this "semipermanent" pigment lasting so much longer than it's supposed to? While writing this, I took the selfish opportunity to have experts explain it to me., M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in San Diego, explains that not all cosmetic tattooing pigments are made the same — that, she says, might be contributing to my problem.
"Microblading pigments can either derive from organic or inorganic compounds," she explains. "Organic compounds are typically derived from fruit or vegetable sources; inorganic compounds used in microblading pigment include iron oxide and chromium oxide." The pigments derived from metal-based inorganic compounds are "much more likely to persist," as she explains.
However, "it is highly unlikely that pigment from microblading is being deposited only in the epidermis," Dr. Palm explains. "Most microblading procedures cause some degree of light bleeding or redness — this is an indication that the dermis, or second layer of the skin, is being penetrated. Pigment placed in the dermis is far more likely to persist for long periods or even be permanent.
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