Permanent Make-up, also referred to as Permanent Cosmetics is a form of tattooing in that a pigment is being implanted into the dermal layer of the skin. In traditional tattoos, carbon-based indian ink is the primary colorant used, in addition to colored pigments. In permanent cosmetic makeup, only pigment is used – no indian ink.
Pigment, unlike ink, will fade over time and require a “touch up” some time later. Why isn’t ink used for permanent cosmetics? Simple, your only choice of color is blackish-blue, it’s truly permanent and over time, it spreads in the skin and loses it’s desired look.
by Carolyn Elliott