Brow Aftercare Guide

At Body & Brows by Ana, we want your brows to heal beautifully and naturally. Proper aftercare is essential for long-lasting results after microblading, nano brows, or powder brows.

Please follow these instructions closely and save this page for reference during your healing journey.

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First 24 Hours

Day 1 – Immediate Care

• Gently tap brows with cotton rounds and bottled water at:

  • 3pm

  • 6pm

  • 9pm

• Do NOT apply any products today

• Keep brows clean and dry

• Avoid touching with unwashed hands

⚠️ Important: No ointment on Day 1.

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Days 2–5

• Apply aftercare cream twice daily (morning & night)

• Use only a rice-grain amount per brow with a clean finger

• Brows may appear darker — this is normal

 

If you have oily skin:

• From Day 3–5, gently cleanse brows before bed using a mild cleanser (CeraVe or Cetaphil)

• Pat dry

After Day 5, keep brows as dry as possible — discontinue aftercare cream.

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Healing Timeline – What to Expect

Day 1:

Brows look fresh and bold — excitement phase!

Days 2–4:

Brows appear darker and thicker — totally normal.

Days 5–10:

Scabbing and itching may occur.
🚫 Do NOT pick.

Days 10–14:

Brows may look very light — pigment is settling under the skin.

Days 15–30:

Color gradually returns.

After Touch-Up:

Final results appear balanced and beautiful.

Trust the process — healing happens in layers.

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Precautions (Days 6–14)

Avoid:

• Washing brows directly

• Sweating or heavy workouts

• Sun exposure or tanning

• Scratching or rubbing

• Makeup on brows

• Hot showers on brows (use visor if needed)

• Excess water exposure

• Botox, lasers, or chemical peels

• Sleeping on your face

These steps protect pigment retention and prevent irritation.

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What’s Normal vs. Not Normal

Normal:

• Darkening first few days

• Lightening around Day 10

• Mild swelling or redness

• Itching

• Flaking/scabbing

Contact us if you experience:

• Excessive swelling

• Severe pain

• Signs of infection

• Yellow discharge

• Fever

Why Aftercare Matters

Your skin determines how pigment heals. Proper aftercare can improve retention by up to 40% and ensures softer, more natural results.

Artist skill + pigment + your aftercare = final outcome.

You control one of those.

Download Your Aftercare Guide

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