One week of care can make a 1–2 year difference in your beauty

It is said that the final result of permanent makeup is determined less by the “procedure” than by the “week afterward.”

This time, we have put together an easy-to-understand guide to the aftercare methods actually recommended at clinics in Korea.

【Most Important】Immediately After the Procedure〜24 Hours

Things to Avoid at All Costs

・Do not let the area come into contact with water (washing your face is also prohibited)
・Do not touch the treated area
・When lying down, lie on your back as much as possible
・Applying makeup to the treated area

Things You Must Do

・Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly every 2–3 hours
・Always use a clean cotton swab

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These 24 hours form the foundation for pigment settling.

Precautions for 1 Week After the Procedure

Things to Avoid

・Saunas, hot stone spas, and swimming pools
・Strenuous exercise
・Alcohol (avoid for at least 3 days)
・Cosmetics and cleansing products on the treated area
・Sun exposure
・Swimming in the sea, hot springs, and peeling treatments

Permitted Activities

・Showering (avoid the affected area)
・Makeup on areas other than the treated area
・Light exercise, such as taking a walk

Sweat and friction may interfere with pigment retention, so take care during the first week.

About Vaseline Care and Scabs

How to Apply Vaseline

1. 1. Wash your hands thoroughly

2. 2. Apply a thin layer with a clean cotton swab

3. 3. Repeat every 2–3 hours

Applying too much may have the opposite effect, so applying it “thinly” is key.

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Never Touch the Scabs

Scabs form approximately 3–5 days after the procedure (this is a normal reaction).

・Wait until it naturally peels off (approximately 5–7 days)
・Do not touch or rub
・Do not peel it off forcibly (this may cause uneven coloring)

Precautions by Treatment Area

Eyebrows

・Secure your bangs so they do not touch the area
・Wait one week before coloring your hair

Eyeliner

・Avoid wearing contact lenses for one week
・Remove all eye makeup completely
・Wait two weeks before getting eyelash extensions

Lips

・Avoid spicy and hot foods
・Using a straw is recommended
・Avoid strong friction

Soft foods (soup, porridge, yogurt, etc.) are recommended for comfort.

🎯Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When can I wash my face or apply makeup?

You may do so from the next day, as long as you avoid the treated area.

You may apply them to the treated area after one week.

Q. The color looks light after the scabs come off...

There is no problem. It will gradually stabilize over the course of one month.

Q. When should I get a touch-up?

Approximately 3–4 weeks.

Pigment Setting Timeline

Up to 3 days: Appears dark

3–5 days: Scab formation
5–7 days: Scabs naturally peel off
7–14 days: Temporarily appears lighter (normal)
14–30 days: Color gradually returns
After 1 month: Complete

It is a normal part of the healing process for the area to temporarily appear lighter.

💎Summary

🔹 Immediately after the procedure–24 hours: Do not let the area get wet, do not touch the treated area, moisturize with Vaseline

🔹 Things to avoid for 1 week: Saunas, exercise, alcohol, cosmetics, sun exposure

🔹 Must-do care: Moisturize with Vaseline, use a clean cotton swab, wait for the scabs to peel off naturally

With proper care, permanent makeup can maintain its beautiful appearance for a long time.

Take your time and be gentle.

That one week will determine the next 1–2 years.

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