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Intradermal cosmetics are pigments implanted in the skin, much like conventional tattooing. But there are some very important differences. Only FDA approved, chemically inert, nonallergenic cosmetic pigments should be used for permanent cosmetics. Regular tattooists may use India ink, vegetable colors that cause allergic reactions, or oxides of certain metals that make beautiful colors but cause dermatological problems over time.
People bring different backgrounds to their practice of intradermal cosmetics, which can affect the quality of the result. Before I studied intradermal cosmetics, I was a licensed cosmetologist and leading makeup professional in the Chicago area for over ten years. Although doctors, nurses and electrologists may also offer intradermal cosmetic services, their medical background has little bearing on the quality of their work, which is fundamentally body art. I have both the trained eye and skilled hands in conventional cosmetics to give my clients the desired results. Anyone considering intradermal cosmetics should look carefully at the art and cosmetic background of the practitioner they select.
N. Peoria
