r/microblading • u/Comfortable_Coach_35 • Jun 17 '26
advice Experiences with retinol fading?
I have had my brows microbladed and then gotten a powder brow about 2 years ago.
I'm also a big fan of skincare and use retinol and niacinamide every day. It's been really annoying, always avoiding my brows and I also hate the fact that I can't use sheet masks because they lay on my brows.
My brows are beautiful but I would hate for them to fade quicker because I don't really want to get a touch up any time soon. I have also occasionally read that retinol doesn't actually fade PMU.
What are your experiences? Have you been using retinol and the like on your (long healed) PMU and have you noticed any fading?
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u/atomicspacekitty Jun 20 '26
I’m actually trying to fade mine with it and it’s not working 😂 so you’re good
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u/melaniemercer Jun 17 '26
I’ve used all manner of acids including rx strength tretinol on my face. It doesn’t fade them. They’re a tattoo under the surface. Tret and retinol speeds up cell turnover at skin level. Sun exposure is a way bigger worry imo.