Eyebrow tinting is a cosmetic procedure that involves applying a semi-permanent dye to the eyebrows to enhance their color and shape. Here are some details about eyebrow tinting:
Positive aspects:
- Fuller brows
- More definition
- Less need to apply makeup, particularly eyebrow makeup
- Adding symmetry to brows
- Results that last about a month
- More youthful appearance
Negative aspects:
- Allergic reactions
- Injury to the eye if dye drips in it
- Infection
Ingredients or materials:
- Most henna tints contain around 75% henna and 25% chemical ingredients. As a hair and brow tint, Henna is often mixed with PPD to better deposit.
- The big three tint ingredients are Silver Nitrate, Traditional PPD, and Henna.
- RefectoCil No. 1 Pure Black Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint contains Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, m-Aminophenol, 2,6-Diaminopyridine, CI 77499.
- Natural and vegetable-based dyes are the best options for eyebrow tinting.
Product details:
- Silver Nitrate is the only FDA approved formula to tint eyebrows and is becoming the de facto way to tint around the eye area. It utilizes the naturally occurring reaction of silver nitrate, light, and iron oxide to deposit color onto hair. This fundamentally changes the way tints are applied and makes tints much safer to use on the sensitive eye area when compared to PPD and Henna.
- Brow tinting at home is quickly becoming the most common way to tint eyebrows and eyelashes, with Instant Eyebrow Tint being the most popular silver nitrate based eyebrow tint in the US.
- RefectoCil Sensitive products are specifically designed for sensitive skin.
- It is recommended to do an allergy test (patch test) before the first tinting and after longer tinting breaks as a precautionary measure.
In conclusion, eyebrow tinting can be a great way to enhance the appearance of your eyebrows, but it is important to be aware of the potential risks and to choose a product that is specifically designed for eyebrows and is gentle on the skin.
