Microblading Practice Exam

Which factor can influence pigment retention negatively after microblading?

1. Skin type

2. Retinol use

3. Dry skin

4. Healthy eating habits

The correct answer is: Retinol use

Retinol use can negatively influence pigment retention after microblading because it accelerates skin cell turnover. This means that the skin is constantly shedding old cells and generating new ones, which can lead to the microbladed pigment being pushed out or faded more quickly than expected. Retinol is often used for its anti-aging benefits, but its potency can disrupt the healing process of freshly microbladed skin and may prevent the pigment from settling effectively. In contrast, skin type and factors like healthy eating habits typically influence the overall health of the skin or its healing capacity, rather than directly diminishing pigment retention. Dry skin may have its own challenges during the microblading process but is not as strongly linked to poor pigment retention as retinol usage is. Thus, while these other factors play roles in skin health, retinol has a more direct effect on how the skin reacts post-microblading in terms of pigment retention.