Does Your Skin Type Matter When It Comes To Microblading?

Your skin type is important when it comes to microblading. It plays a major role in how your microblading will heal and the rate at which it will fade.

When referring to “skin type” for microblading, we are talking about how dry and/or oily your eyebrow area is and your pore size. There are four common skin types that you can have: normal, dry, oily, or combination. Your skin’s sensitivity is also an important factor, although it is technically not a “skin type”.

We are going to be paying particular attention to the oily skin type since one of our most commonly asked questions is “can I get microblading done if I have oily skin?” But first, before we get into microblading on oily. Let’s look at how it compares to the other types.

Take a look at the below chart, which one is you?

Normal Skin

You may have normal skin type if you are not prone to breakouts and your t-zone stays hydrated. Your t-zone is across your brows horizontally, and down the center of your face vertically

The normal skin type will heal very evenly and the color will last the average length of time. You can expect to go 1 to 1.5 years before a touch up becomes necessary.

Dry Skin

You may have dry skin if your pores are nearly invisible, and your skin often feels tight throughout the day. You may also notice some flaking from time to time.

Dry skin types will heal very clean. This is true for all permanent makeup done on dry skin and it is especially true for microblading. Microbladed hair strokes will heal very crisp. Dry skin will also retain color the longest amount of time, usually 1.5+ years. The reason for this is that fewer oils are coming through the skin so the pigment is not diluted, or does not fade, as quickly.

Combination Skin

Combination skin will feel hydrated throughout your t-zone. Your t-zone is across your brows horizontally, and down the center of your face vertically. Your cheek area will feel drier and may experience some flaking.

Combination skin tends to heal like normal or slightly oily skin since it is common for the eyebrow area to be on the oilier side. For all other permanent makeup (eyeliner, lips) skin will heal like the normal skin type.

Sensitive Skin

Clients with sensitive skin will know that they have sensitive before they come in. If you are unsure then you probably do not have sensitive skin.

We’ve added this category because this skin type does heal differently than others. Someone with sensitivity may experiences slight pinkness that can last several days, or weeks, longer than it would for other types. They also may experience some slight swelling on the day of the procedure which is not typical for other skin types.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is naturally more hydrated and supple. It tends to age very nicely however excess oil may clog pores more quickly. Very oily skin is also prone to larger pores.

Oily skin will heal the most soft. Microbladed hair strokes will heal more powdery as opposed to the dry skin type for example who’s microblading will heal very crisp. How oily your skin is will make a difference. Slight oiliness will heal more like normal skin, while extremely oily skin will heal much softer and the colour will be more spread out. A well-trained microblading artist will know to place the strokes farther apart on a client with oily skin to minimize how much the hair strokes spread into each other once healed.

If you are thinking right now… Can I Have Microblading Done With Oily Skin?

The answer is technically yes. You can have microblading done if you have oily skin. However, you’ll want to keep in mind that the pigment will fade quicker. This is because oils are coming through your skin constantly and the skin cycle is replenishing a lot quicker than the average skin type. The microblading colour becomes diluted by these oils.

If you are a new client with oily skin and have your first microblading procedure done, it is most likely you will need to return sooner than the recommended 1-year touch up. If you have oily or very oily skin and want your colour to last longer, then the permanent powder brow, also known as ombre brow, shaded brow, or eyebrow tattoo, may be an option for you. However this will give you a full, darker brow without the hair stroke finish. (Not offered here at KMS Brows)