Why Face and Body Tattoos Are Not the Same

Did you know the skin on your face is significantly different from the skin on your body?

Facial skin is thinner, more sensitive, and has a much higher concentration of sebaceous (oil) glands—up to 900 per square centimeter. It’s also more affected by skincare products, hormones, and environmental exposure. All of this means that permanent makeup techniques like microblading or nano brows need to be carefully customized to your individual skin type.

When you visit BeautyMarks PDX for a cosmetic tattoo service, we always assess your skin first. This helps us determine which brow style or technique will suit you best—because just like with skincare, not every service works for every skin type.

We’ll also consider factors like oil production, how much you sweat, and your overall skin health to guide healing and retention. Not sure what your skin type is? No problem. That’s what consultations are for.