Powder Brows removal with lactic acid gels
Put milk on brows? Not really.
Navigating the process of removing Powder Brows, or other forms of unwanted pigmentation, can be intricate. One efficient and safe methodology involves utilizing a lactic acid-based removal gel with a PMU (Permanent Makeup) machine. Given the multitude of queries we've received on this subject at Powderbrows.com, we're keen to illuminate the inner workings of this practice.
“It is vital to underscore that one should only consider the removal of Powder Brows during the healing phase when there’s a solid conviction of a significant mishap. Just as in life, where a precarious situation can potentially worsen with hasty decisions, the same logic applies to your brows. Yet, when equipped with the right information and certainty, lactic acid-based gels can indeed serve as a viable solution for reversing undesired outcomes.”
The sources of lactic acid
Do not get over-excited about putting milk on your brows just yet. Fresh milk doesn't contain lactic acid in its natural state, Lactic acid is created through the process of fermentation when certain bacteria act upon lactose, a sugar found in milk. This principle underpins the making of yogurt and sour milk, for example.
As for the lactic acid used in removal gels, it's typically derived from fermented carbohydrates, such as sugar beets, corn, or cane sugar. Microorganisms act upon these carbohydrates in controlled conditions to produce lactic acid, which is then purified and used for various applications, including skin treatments and removal gels.
Lactic acid is a popular ingredient in the beauty industry due to its mild exfoliating properties and its capacity to penetrate the skin. In the context of removal gels for Powder Brows, it helps facilitate the process by softening and breaking down the pigmentation, enabling it to be more easily expelled by the body's natural healing and regenerative mechanisms.
Removal gels that are based on lactic acid
The process of semi-permanent makeup removal involves the use of specialized solutions or gels that work with a professional PMU machine to dislodge unwanted pigmentation from the skin gently. These products contain key active ingredients designed to break down the pigment particles and facilitate their removal.
The active ingredient in such products is often organic milk acid, also known as lactic acid. This compound is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), a type of molecule that's renowned in dermatology and skin care for its ability to exfoliate the skin, stimulate new cell growth, and improve the skin's texture. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how the process unfolds.
Application
Using a PMU machine, the removal gel is applied to the area with the unwanted pigmentation. The PMU machine is used to create tiny punctures in the skin, just as it would when applying semi-permanent makeup. This allows the gel to penetrate into the skin where the pigment resides. When doing the procedure, the area that needs to be cleaned from the pigmentation has to be covered with the removal gel to maximize the amount of gel that will go into the skin. When the skin is opened with the pigmentation cartridge needle also the needle has to be dipped into the gel to add more inside the skin.
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The action of Active Ingredient
Once the gel has been inserted into the skin, the active ingredient, lactic acid, in this case, starts working. It breaks down the pigment particles and disrupts their structure. The acid essentially loosens the pigments from their position within the skin's layers. Only when a sufficient amount of remover molecules enters the skin, the reactions are formed between the molecules of the removal gel and the pigment/ink molecules inside the Dermis layer of the skin.
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Body's Response
The introduction of the gel triggers the body's natural healing response. The body recognizes the disrupted pigment particles as foreign objects. Consequently, the immune system kicks in, sending specialized cells known as macrophages to the site. That results in pigment molecules uniting to larger formations together with the molecules of the removal gel.
When the pigment molecules exit the skin with the remover, the extra substance has to be wiped off gently. However, it has to be wiped off carefully so that you would not lose the active removal gel molecules inside the skin, as the reactions continue to form.
Pigment Removal
The macrophages engulf the disrupted pigment particles and gradually move them up to the skin's surface or transport them away through the lymphatic system, a part of the body's circulatory system that plays a key role in immune function.
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Exfoliation
As part of the body's natural skin regeneration process, skin cells on the surface layer are regularly shed and replaced. As the pigment particles are moved toward the skin's surface, they will be shed off with these skin cells over time.
Result
Over a series of sessions, this process can significantly lighten or completely remove unwanted pigmentation.
Bear in mind that this is a process that takes time, and patience, and may take multiple treatments. The exact number of required sessions can vary depending on the depth, density, and type of pigment used, as well as individual variations in skin type and healing speed. It's important to follow all aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing and to minimize any potential for irritation or adverse effects.
As with any skin treatment, the use of PMU machine-applied removal gels should be carried out by trained professionals who can assess the suitability of the procedure for each individual case, and carry out the treatment in a safe and effective manner.