COSMETIC BROW TATTOO AFTERCARE

FIRST 3 DAYS:​

• Fold a clean tissue in half, then in half again & wet with clean water only (damp, not sopping)​

• Place gently over the brows and allow them to soak for 10-15 minutes at least 2-3 times per day, allow the tissue to dry naturally and fall away​

• In the first 24hrs only please also gently wipe the brows in window wiper motions after the tissue soak, with a damp cotton round to gently remove any plasma build up

 

Keeping the brows gently hydrated helps soften crusting and support even healing. Removing plasma build up in the first 24hrs also ensures your brows form a thin clean looking scab vs a crusty scab.

 

DAY 4 - TILL FULLY PEELED:

• Continue with the damp tissue soak once a day​​

• When brows start to show signs of peeling, gently brush over the brow area with the provided mascara wand, to encourage gentle exfoliation, being mindful not to scrub at brows or forcefully remove any scabbing​

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Peeling may take 2–3 days once it begins and is usually complete by day 7.  Brows are considered healed once all peeling has finished. At this point, you may resume normal makeup and exercise routines.​

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THINGS TO AVOID WHILE HEALING ​

FIRST 7 DAYS:

• Picking, scratching or peeling, touching them with your hands

• Applying any aftercare balms, unless specifically recommended by your artist

• Avoid sleeping masks and sleeping on your face

• All Makeup, Skincare or cleansers over the brow area (around the area is fine)

• Facials, skin lasers (Pico, IPL, Fraxel, Genesis etc), solariums, chemical peels, skin needling, and any active skincare ingredients

• Swimming, spas, saunas or ocean water

• Heavy exercise or sweating

• Direct sun exposure (wear a hat outdoors)

• Avoid the shower stream and getting your face wet in the shower until all peeling is completed

ONGOING:​

• Always avoid laser treatments over the treated area (Fraxel Laser, IPL) because they can destroy the pigment and cause burns

• Always avoid chemical treatments or chemical peelings over the treated area

• Avoid creams containing Retin-A/Retonid, Glycolic Acid or Alpha Hydroxyl over the treated area

• Use of antibiotics and hormone therapy can lead to faster pigment fading

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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND​

• For the first 2–3 days, your cosmetic tattoo is essentially an open wound. The body naturally forms a protective scab during this period

• Practise good hygiene, avoid touching brows with your hands or fingers, use clean towels and pillowcases, and avoid dusty or unhygienic environments

• Brows will initially appear darker and warmer in tone. This is normal. Colour and tone will soften by approximately 40% once healed

• Peeling, flaking or shedding is normal and to be expected

• After the initial peeling phase, colour may appear lighter or “milky” before brightening again around the 4-week mark. This is commonly referred to as the ghosting phase

• True colour results are expected around week 4

• Once healed, we highly recommend applying daily SPF over the brow area to protect your results

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Sarah Lea Brows will not be liable for any problems caused by poor after care.