Do you really know what is being tattooed into your skin? And why you should care!
- kasiaherdman
- Dec 2
- 3 min read
Most people book a brow appointment thinking about shape, color, symmetry, and softness…
but almost no one asks the one question that actually affects their long-term results:
“What exactly is being tattooed into my skin?”
And honestly… you should ask.
Because not all pigments are created equal and not even all PMU artists understand what’s inside the bottle they’re implanting into your face.
As both a PMU artist and a pigmentology educator, I’ve seen how the right pigment heals soft, true, and natural and how the wrong pigment can heal muddy, ashy, red, or flat.
The difference isn’t magic.
It’s science.
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Pigments aren’t “just color.” They’re chemistry.
Every bottle of pigment contains a whole chemistry set:
• Colorants
• Carriers
• Preservatives
• Binders
And their characteristics, quality or ratios influence:
• how the pigment implants
• how it flows through the needle
• how your skin holds it
• how it heals
• how the color ages over time
• whether it turns warm, cool, gray, red, or stays neutral
Two artists can use a very smilar color “blond” and get completely different healed results because they were actually completely different chemically.
Unless you understand pigmentology, you’re tattooing blindly.
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The 3 types of pigments clients never hear about
Most clients don’t realize that pigments fall into three major families:
1. Inorganic pigments
Mineral-based (iron oxides, titanium dioxide)
→ Softer, muted, very stable.
2. Organic pigments
Carbon-based
→ Richer, darker, more saturated, longer-lasting.
3. Hybrid pigments
A blend of both
→ Modern, balanced, smooth healing, ideal for most PMU applications.
The right choice depends on your skin tone, undertone, and healing tendencies.
This is why pigment selection is not “pick a color from the shelf.”
It’s a strategy.
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Not all pigments are safe — or tested equally
Here’s where things get real.
Some pigments on the market are:
• poorly milled
• inconsistent from bottle to bottle
• not EU-tested
• not REACH compliant
• full of fillers
• outdated formulas
Others (like the Clinita line I use) are:
• medical-grade
• ultra-milled
• REACH compliant
• batch-tested
• stabilized for predictable healing
• formulated for long-term safety + color stability
Every bottle is handled with utmost care to provide beautiful long term results.
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Pigmentology is the missing piece in the PMU world
Most PMU artists are trained in technique but very few are trained in chemistry.
That’s why healed brows online often look:
• gray
• red
• olive
• too dark
• washed out
• patchy
Healed results don’t lie.
When an artist understands pigmentology:
• color selection becomes intentional
• healed results are consistent
• corrections are easier
• brows age more beautifully
• clients feel safer and more informed
This is why I teach pigmentology — because it changes everything.
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So… do you know what’s being tattooed into your skin?
You deserve to.
This isn’t makeup, it’s a tattoo that lives on your face for years.
What’s inside that bottle matters more than people realize.
At Blush PMU, I want you to understand the “why” behind every choice I make:
• why I choose a pigment family
• why I avoid certain components
• why I work differently with certain colors
• how your skin interacts with each formula
Color isn’t a guess.
It’s a science-backed decision.
And your brows should reflect that.
If you want to learn more about PIGMENTOLOGY, get in touch by filling out my inquiry form below:
If you’re considering Powder Brows, Nano Brows, or any permanent makeup treatment in the Acworth, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Dallas, or Marietta, GA area, Blush PMU is known for science-backed pigment selection and natural healed results. As a boutique PMU studio in Acworth, I specialize in using medical-grade, REACH-compliant pigments and advanced color theory to create soft, long-lasting brows tailored to your skin tone and undertone. Your pigment choice matters — and your brows deserve expert care.
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