A Comparison: Botched Ink & Li-FT Tattoo Removal Solutions

A Comparison of the Top Saline Tattoo Removal Solutions

Over the years microblading and permanent makeup treatments have become more popular, and the skills of the artists vary wildly. This can lead to unexpected challenges, often quite painful, physically or emotionally, this can result in the need for an emergency colour lift or lightening of any permanent makeup procedure, but also treatments are needed to maintain beautiful eyebrows over the years too!

In the long term, permanent makeup brows also need a colour refresh to prevent pigment buildup

Salt and saline removal solutions like Botched Ink and Li-FT have emerged as popular choices for unwanted pigments. In this article, we’ll discover the key differences between these top saline removal solutions, the companies who make each brand, types of training available and supply methods

Saline removal uses a lightening solution designed to lift and lighten eyebrow tattoo colours, to remove any build up of permanent makeup pigment and skin stain from the skin’s surface

Unlike laser tattoo removal, which uses light energy to break down the tattoo ink pigment molecules which is then absorbed into the body, a saline removal lightening solution like Botched Ink or Li-FT uses osmosis and other factors to lift pigment molecules out of the skin, effectively lightening cosmetic tattoos

THE SALINE REMOVAL SOLUTION

INGREDIENTS VARY:

Ingredients used in a saline removal and lightening solution affect the method, client comfort, the healing process and results

• Botched Ink: Botched Ink is formulated as a serum. Dead Sea salt for its healing properties, and added ingredients to quickly dry out skin. Non acid, skin friendly pH. It also includes 200x concentrated aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, and as a carrier, taking other ingredients in the formula, deeply into the skin 

• Li-FT: Li-FT is a natural hypertonic solution, free from acids and chemicals. Contains salt, aloe vera and fruit seed extracts, including orange seed extract and lemon seed extract. It is the only saline lightening solution to combine the power of both lemon seed extract and orange seed extract, making it highly effective for fading and exfoliation. The combination of these two fruit seed extracts creates a powerful solution for tattoo lightening and removal.

PACKAGING:

Packaging and storage advice affects how long the product works as intended

• Botched Ink:  Botched Ink is supplied a pack of 10 x 2ml single use sachets. The saline solution has a 2 year expiry from manufacturer, each sachet retains maximum potency, freshness and hygiene

• Li-FT:  Li-FT is supplied in a 15ml or 30ml bottle. Check with manufacturer for storage advice to maintain potency, freshness and hygiene

COST PER TREATMENT:

How much each treatment costs to carry out affects your profit

• Botched Ink: One 2ml sachet is used per treatment, check the price for a pack of 10 sachets

• Li-FT:  This varies depending on how often the product is used, and how the bottle is stored after opening. Check with manufacturer for storage advice

THE SALINE REMOVAL TREATMENT

APPLICATION:

How a saline removal and lightening solution is implanted affects client comfort and treatment time

• Botched Ink: The serum is infused into the skin using a tattoo machine or hand tool, the needle holes allow the serum to create saturated skin in one pass. The application focuses on soaking to implant the serum for optimum results

• Li-FT: The saline solution is infused into the skin using a tattoo machine or hand too. This is repeated multiple times during a procedure

TREATMENT AREAS:

Non-Laser tattoo removal solutions are developed to safely be used on different areas of the body

• Botched Ink:  The serum is approved for use on eyebrows, lip liner, freckles, and small areas of scalp micropigmentation. It cannot safely be used on eyeliner, lip tissue or body tattoos

• Li-FT:  Check with manufacturer for approved areas

CLIENT COMFORT:

How comfortable a client is during a treatment affects how likely they are to return for more sessions or another one

• Botched Ink:  The needling and soaking procedure is considered gentle, with no lingering burn

• Li-FT:  No data available

HEALING PROCESS AND RECOVERY:

What happens during and after saline removal affects new permanent makeup pigment results

• Botched Ink: Generally requires a shorter healing time compared to other removal methods. The serum dries out skin quickly, minimising inflammation and irritation to prevent scarring and scar tissue. Client aftercare is also minimal

• Li-FT: The manufacturer supplies Li-FT aftercare products to aid the healing process

Emergency Removal with a Saline Removal Solution

Emergency removal of bad or unwanted fresh microblading or permanent makeup within the first 48 hours, is a valuable service provided to clients by technicians trained in the use of a professional saline tattoo removal solutions like Botched Ink and Li-FT for emergency removal of bad work on eyebrows

EMERGENCY REMOVAL PROCEDURE

• Botched Ink:  Gently needle the skin's surface, then soaking to saturate and dry out the skin containing the unwanted permanent makeup pigment

• Li-FT:  Check training advice

By offering a prompt emergency removal intervention, trained technicians can help address client concerns, and improve the overall outcome of the emergency removal procedure

Effective communication, careful technique, and training, and proper aftercare guidance are essential elements of a successful emergency removal process

SALINE SOLUTIONS FOR UNWANTED PERMANENT MAKEUP

Standard Salt and Saline Solution: A basic mix of salt and saline solution can be used for tattoo removal, but it may not be as effective as specialised salt and saline removal solutions.

Specialist Saline Tattoo Removal Solution: Specifically formulated for tattoo removal, saline cosmetic tattoo removal solutions like Botched Ink and Li-FT are considered the top brands of saline lightening solution. Made ade in a licensed, inspected, and highly credentialed labs, ensuring safety and effectiveness in lightening and removing unwanted pigment from healthy skin. Saline removal should only be used by licensed/permitted technicians trained and skilled in Saline Tattoo Lightening, with training courses available for interested professionals.