There are many steps involved in ensuring the permanent makeup treatments you provide leave your clients looking and feeling their best. One of the most important steps is skin preparation.

Getting the skin ready before a PMU procedure plays a huge role in how the pigment heals, how long it lasts, and how smooth the overall treatment process is. From encouraging clients to follow solid pre-care routines, to using high-quality skin prep products, every little detail makes a difference.

The right pre-care can make a huge difference in results, just as much as following a good aftercare routine can ensure longevity and vibrancy. So, read on to learn some best practices for PMU skin preparation so you can provide stunning results for your clients every time!

Why Is Skin Preparation Important?



The better the skin prep, the better the outcome of the PMU procedure. When skin is in optimal condition, it can help the treatment go more smoothly and encourage better healed results.

Proper skin preparation sets the stage for a smoother treatment process and longer-lasting results by:

  • Boosting pigment longevity – well-prepped skin holds onto pigment more effectively, which means less fading over time.
  • Reducing trauma to the skin – hydrated, healthy skin responds better during the procedure and experiences less redness, swelling, and sensitivity.
  • Helping with pigment implantation – clean, calm, and moisturised skin allows pigment to settle in more evenly.

Key Skin Prep Tips



Some essential pre-care instructions you should share with clients ahead of their appointment include:

  • Avoiding alcohol and caffeine
  • Staying out of the sun and tanning beds
  • Keeping skin well-moisturised
  • Avoiding heavy exercise on the day of treatment
  • Postponing facials, peels, and Botox

Best PMU Supplies for Skin Preparation



This soothing butter can be used before, during, and after PMU treatments and is ideal for preparing the skin. Its tropical scent and vegan-friendly formula hydrate and soften skin before treatment, making it easier to implant pigment. Plus, it helps reduce redness and swelling during and after the procedure.

This vegan-friendly and cruelty-free foam cleanser is a gentle yet effective alternative to traditional green soap. It’s ideal for use before, during, and after the procedure to cleanse and soothe the skin. It keeps the skin supple and hydrated—ready to heal beautifully.



Formulated with a special Pigment Booster Complex 1, this balm helps to reduce irritation, dryness, and sensitivity to aid in pigment implantation and promote faster healing. It’s also suitable for various procedures, including brows, lips, areola, and scalp micropigmentation.

Gentle yet effective, this 100% natural, nourishing cleansing milk is ideal for cleaning the skin before and during PMU treatments. It’s suitable for even the most sensitive areas, like the eyelids, and removes makeup and impurities with ease.

Made with natural ingredients, Hornet Honey Butter helps keep the skin hydrated during the PMU process. Its emollient properties support a smoother healing process. Plus, it smells amazing.

With the right client education, careful skin prep practices, and high-quality products, you’re not just setting the stage for a smoother procedure—you’re laying the foundation for vibrant, long-lasting PMU results.

When you invest in proper skin preparation, it shows up in your healed results, strengthens your professional reputation, and leaves your clients more satisfied (and more likely to return).