Permanent Cosmetics...Should You or Shouldn't You?

Permanent makeup (micropigmentation), is a tattoo that mimics makeup. Usually, people have their eyes tattooed to mimic eyeliner, or their lips for lip liner or eyebrow lines.  Here are some pros and cons of permanent makeup:
Pros: Permanent makeup saves time and can be beneficial if you need glasses to apply makeup or if regular cosmetics irritate your  eyes or skin.

Cons: Like any tattoo, these tattoos can change and fade with time.  One factor to consider:  as you age and your face shows the signs of looser skin, less elasticity and collagen, your tattoos can take on the appearance of being a crooked eyeliner, or in the case of lips - you could have the appearance of dirt around your lips...not very attractive, indeed!
Tatto sessions usually take an hour, and several sessions might be necessary to achieve your desired results. Tattooed skin can be red, swollen, and itchy, and may ooze, crust, or scab. These signs and symptoms usually dissipate after a week. 

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Know before you go...ask a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or friend whose tattoo you admire for a referral to a reputable permanent-makeup artist.
Courtesy:  Daily Glow, Dr. Jessica Wu

Tattoo Me, Tattoo You

If you're thinking 'inking'....

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Obtain references when researching the tattoo artist/parlor you are considering for your body art.  The artist should be wearing latex gloves and all inking should be done with sterile needles, disposable ink bottles and the surrounding environment should be clean and sanitary.  After you've become a work of art, take care of the masterpiece and dab on vaseline with a disposable applicator.  During the next several days, apply oive oil, avoid hot showers and stay out of the sun.  Chlorinated water from pools is a no-no as is whirlpools and hot tubs.