If you’ve just had a lip blush procedure, congrats! You’re on your way to waking up with beautifully tinted, natural-looking lips every day. But before you enjoy the full results, there’s one important step ahead: healing.
It might sound intimidating, but with the right aftercare and a little patience, you’ll get through it quickly and flawlessly. In this blog post, we’ll break down the healing process in simple, easy-to-follow tips to ensure your lips recover beautifully.
What Is Lip Blush Healing?
Before diving into the tips, let’s quickly cover what happens during the healing process. After your blush procedure, your lips go through a few stages of recovery as the pigment settles into the skin. This healing period can take around 7-10 days, with the full results revealing themselves after a few weeks.
During this time, you might notice some dryness, scabbing, or peeling — all normal parts of the process. Your lips will first appear darker than expected, but don’t worry! As they heal, the color softens, leaving you with a natural, beautifully enhanced lip tint.
Tip 1: Keep Your Lips Moisturized
Keeping your lips moist is important for quick and easy repair. Your artist will tell you which healing balm to use. This balm keeps your lips soft and stops them from drying out or cracking too much, which can slow down the healing process.
Apply the balm gently several times a day, especially when your lips feel dry or tight. Avoid using random lip products, as some may contain ingredients that could irritate your lips or affect the healing process.
Carry your lip balm with you at all times so you can reapply whenever needed!
Tip 2: Avoid Picking or Scratching
We know — it’s tempting! As your lips heal, they may feel dry or begin to peel. But resist the feeling to pick or scratch at any scabs or peeling skin. Letting your lips heal naturally is crucial for ensuring that the pigment sets properly and that you don’t disrupt the healing process.
Picking at your lips can cause uneven pigment or even scarring, which is the last thing you want after your fresh procedure. If you feel the need to touch your lips, apply a bit of your aftercare balm to keep them feeling comfortable and hydrated.
Tip 3: Drink Water with a Straw
For the first few days, try to avoid getting your lips too wet. Water and saliva can affect how the pigment heals, so drinking from a straw is your new best friend for a little while!
In addition to water, try to steer clear of hot drinks or spicy foods, as they can disturb your lip blushing before and after and slow down healing.
Tip 4: Keep Your Lips Clean, But Gently
Taking care of your health is very important while your lips are healing, but be gentle. For a quick clean, dab your lips with a clean, wet cloth or cotton pad. Do not scrub or rub your lips, as this can stop the healing process.
Do not rub, pat! And make sure your hands are always clean before using treatment items.
Tip 5: Avoid Makeup and Skincare Products on Your Lips
This is very important! Do not put any makeup or skin care items on or near your lips while they heal. Lipstick, gloss, and even some skincare serums can interfere with the pigment and prolong healing.
You’ve just had a semi-permanent makeup treatment, so it’s best to let your lips heal fully before applying any products. Trust the process — your lips will look amazing in just a little while!
Tip 6: Protect Your Lips from the Sun
Sun exposure can fade the pigment while your lips are healing, so it’s important to protect them. If you’re going outside, wear a wide-brimmed hat or stay in the shade. After the first few days of healing, use a lip balm with recommended SPF to keep your lips safe for good.
Even after you are better, you need to wear sunscreen. Sunlight can make your lip color wear off faster, so SPF should become an important part of your lip care routine.
Tip 7: Be Patient with the Healing Process
It may seem like the healing process takes a long time, but be patient! Some changes could happen to your lips, like making them look darker or lighter than usual or even peeling. It is normal to go through these stages. When they are over, your lips will be the beautiful, natural color you have been hoping for.
Feel free to talk to your artist about any part of the healing process that you are not sure about. They can help you stay on track and give you advice that is just right for you.
Tip 8: Follow Your Artist’s Aftercare Instructions
Depending on their style and the items they use, each artist will have different treatment tips. Make sure you follow what they say. Your artist will tell you how to clean your lips and how often to apply balm. Following their advice will help you heal quickly and get the best results.
Tip 9: Sleep on Your Back
For the next few days, sleep on your back so your face does not hit the pillow while your lips heal. This keeps your lips from getting irritated or scratched when they do not need to be, which can slow down the healing process. If you move around a lot while you sleep, you might want to use an extra pillow to keep yourself from sleeping on your side.
Use a clean pillowcase during the healing process to keep your lips free from bacteria that could interfere with healing.
Tip 10: Avoid Smoking and Alcohol
It can slow down the healing process and affect the final outcome of your lip blush healing. Smoking reduces blood circulation to your lips, which can hinder healing and lead to uneven results. But alcohol can thin your blood, which can make the swelling and pain worse while you are healing.
If you really want your lips to heal properly, do not drink alcohol for at least a week after the procedure.
Tip 11: Stay Hydrated from the Inside
While keeping your lips moisturized with balm is vital, don’t forget to hydrate from the inside as well! Drinking plenty of water helps promote faster healing by keeping your skin and lips hydrated from within. Dehydration can make your lips feel drier, tighter, and more uncomfortable during the healing process.
Follow the recommendation of 8 glasses of water a day to keep both your lips and skin healthy.
Tip 12: Be Gentle with Physical Activity
Exercise is great for your body, but it can sometimes impact the healing process. Sweating, heavy breathing, and increased blood flow to the face can cause irritation to your newly treated lips. For the first few days after your procedure, it’s best to avoid intense physical activity like running or weightlifting.
After giving your lips some time to heal, you can slowly get back to your routine.
Final Thoughts
It does not have to be hard or stressful to heal after getting a lip blush tattoo. Staying patient, keeping your lips wet, and not wearing makeup will help them heal quickly and look great.Remember that the most important thing is to do what your artist tells you to do and give your lips time to heal. After the wound heals, your lips will be natural pink and beautiful, saving you time and making you look great without lipstick. Visit Aura Permanent Beauty and enjoy the confidence that comes with beautiful lips!