PMU Aftercare
🌸 Your Guide to Beautiful Healing
PMU is more than just beauty – it’s a healing process. With the right aftercare, your results will be beautiful, safe, and long-lasting. This guide walks you through every important step – clear, easy, and professional.
🔀 Do’s & Don’ts
PMU Aftercare Don’ts:
❌ Don’t get the area wet for 24 hours
❌ No shower spray or facial steam
❌ Don’t rub, scratch or peel
❌ No makeup, oils, skincare or SPF
❌ Avoid swimming, tanning, saunas
❌ No facials or peeling treatments
Helpful Habits for Best Results:
🟢 Healing is better when stress low
🟢 Use the ointment we recommend
🟢 Sleep on your back to prevent rubbing
🟢 Wear ouside a cap (sunglasses)
🟢 Follow the personalized instructions from my PMU artists
🧬 Why Aftercare Matters
Your Healing Journey Matters
PMU is more than just beauty—it’s a healing process. Proper care ensures the pigment settles beautifully and minimizes complications. This page guides you through every step to protect your results and promote healthy healing.
Healing Timeline
🗓️ First 24 Hours
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Avoid getting your brows wet for 24 hours
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Avoid exposure to excessive heat or steaming
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Avoid direct shower spray on the healing area
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Do not rub or scratch your eyebrows
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Don’t apply any products (makeup, creams…)
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Do not apply Retin-A, AHA or exfoliate the area
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Do not swim in fresh, salt or chlorinated water
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Sleep on your back to avoid pressure on brows
🗓️ Day 2–3
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Gently cleanse the area with sterile water
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Apply a thin layer of recommended ointment
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Avoid touching or scratching the treated area
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Continue sleeping on your back to avoid pressure
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Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat
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Do not apply makeup or skincare products
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Avoid exercise and sweating
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No sauna, steam or facial treatments
🗓️ Day 4–7
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Clean the area gently, do not rub or peel scabs
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Use ointment if skin feels tight
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Never pick scabs – it can pull out pigment
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Strictly avoid sun exposure & tanning
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Still no makeup or skincare on the treated area
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Avoid facials, peeling and exfoliants
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Stay out of pools, salt water & hot tubs
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Relax, itching is normal – resist the urge to scratch
🗓️ Week 2–3
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Use gentle cleansers, avoid active ingredients
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Stop ointment unless advised otherwise
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Makeup ok – but avoid PMU area directly
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Apply SPF daily to protect pigment
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No deep chemical peels or laser treatments
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Resume light exercise – avoid excessive sweating
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Observe changes – color may still seem uneven
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Healing continues – don’t judge the final look yet
🗓️ Week 4–6
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Makeup can now be used over treated areas
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Continue using SPF to protect pigment
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Facials allowed – avoid abrasive treatments
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Time to assess results – fading or gaps?
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Schedule your touch-up if needed
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Pigment is settling – full result becomes visible
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Normal skincare can resume unless otherwise advised
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Return to all physical activities without concern
🌿 Aftercare by Area
Brows, Eyeliner, and Lips Need Different Care
Brows:
- Scabbing is normal
- Pigment may look faded early
- Don’t apply brow makeup or tint
Eyeliner:
- Don’t wear contact lenses for 24h
- No eye creams or mascara
- Avoid rubbing or blinking forcefully
Lips:
- Use straw for drinking
- No hot beverages for 3 days
- No kissing, spicy food, or exfoliation
❓ FAQ – Common Questions
When can I wear makeup again?
After the skin is fully healed (7–10 days minimum).
Is itching normal?
Yes! But please don’t scratch – it may pull out pigment.
When will I see the final result?
In 4 to 6 weeks, once healing is complete.
What happens if I don’t follow aftercare?
Poor retention, uneven color, or infection are possible.
🟢 What Products You May Need:
🧴 Healing ointment (as advised)
🧼 Sterile cotton swabs
🛏️ Clean pillowcase
🥤 Straw (for lips)
🚫 No makeup removers, oils, or acids
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