Permanent Cosmetics

Though it might be difficult to imagine your mother or grandmother getting a tattoo, it’s not as impossible as you might think, when you consider permanent cosmetics! Many women of all ages are taking advantage of tattoo technology to invest in permanent cosmetics – essentially, “makeup” that is tattooed onto the face.

Permanent make up is an idea that may take some getting used to, but in fact, it is a very logical application. Why go through the trouble of applying eyeliner or eyebrow pencil day after day when you can have it applied only once, and have it last for years, if not forever? Not only is this a timesaver, but given the price of quality cosmetics, it can also save you tons of money in the long run. Even more importantly, this is an answer to the age old question of how to look good first thing in the morning, and how to avoid having your makeup run while you’re swimming or watching a sad movie. All in all, there are plenty of reasons why cosmetic tattooing can make practical sense.

It’s not for every woman, though. If you only wear makeup some of the time, or if you like to experiment with a lot of different colors and styles, cosmetic tattooing probably isn’t for you. Don’t be scared off, though, by some extreme examples of eyebrow tattoos or other cosmetic tattooing you might have seen in decades past.

In the 1950s and 60s, permanent cosmetics or cosmetic tattooing (like cosmetics in general) tended to be rather dark and obvious-looking. Nowadays, techniques as well as styles have improved. For example, permanent lipstick tattooing at a reputable studio is subtle and natural looking. By itself, it makes you look like you have naturally rosy lips. You can also enhance the lipstick tattooing by adding another shade of lipstick, or a clear or tinted gloss, over top.

An eyebrow tattoo used to be a rather dramatic affair – usually a thin, arched, line – because that’s how women wanted it. Nowadays, styles have changed, and eyebrow tattoos or eye tattoos (which take the place of eyeliner) are also softer and more natural. They can enhance or subtly reshape your natural brow line, or add some definition to the eye. The cosmetic tattooing can stand on its own, or it can be enhanced by non - permanent cosmetics.

Here’s another thing to consider – permanent cosmetics need not always be permanent. Some companies specialize in cosmetic tattooing that is semi-permanent – it lasts for about five years, then gradually fades away.

So, if you do use makeup on a regular basis, consider eye tattoos or permanent lipstick tattooing, or other types of permanent cosmetics. Like medical tattooing, cosmetic tattooing is yet another modern use for a very ancient art.

Medical Tattoos

Medical tattoos are another use of tattooing techniques. Some medical procedures require a permanent mark, for example radiation therapy for cancer.

People who suffer from the disease Alopesia loose all their hair. These people have great benefits from permanent cosmetics.

The treatment of scars is another medical area that makes use of tattoos. Scar tissue has no color pigments. By the use of tattoo inks color can be added to scars. Obviously this technique works best for colored people.