YDPMU Skin Camouflage Pigment - SK-18

YDPMU Skin Camouflage Pigment SK-18 — Very Deep Brown, Cool-Neutral is a cool-neutral very deep brown for very deep brown to dark skin tones with cool undertones (Fitzpatrick VI). The cooler counterpart to SK-17. SKU: CTPM-YD-SK18. 6ml.

<Very Deep Brown, Cool-Neutral — Fitzpatrick VI>
Cool-neutral undertones match very deep brown skin with cool or ashy character—the cooler counterpart to SK-17 for precise undertone matching on very deep complexions.

<Medical-Grade Formula — REACH Certified>
EU-tested compliance, free from heavy metals and irritants. Safe for all skin types including post-surgical and sensitive skin.

<20-Shade System — Mixable for Precision Matching>
Part of the complete 20-shade SK system—mix adjacent shades for precise, custom skin tone matching.

SK-18 IN THE SKIN CAMOUFLAGE SPECTRUM:

• SK-17 — Very Deep Brown, Rich Neutral
• SK-18 (This shade) ← Very Deep Brown, Cool-Neutral — cooler counterpart
• SK-19 — Dark Brown, Cool
• SK-20 — Very Dark Brown, Rich Cool

BEST FOR:

• Very deep brown skin with cool or ashy undertones (Fitzpatrick VI)
• Scar camouflage, vitiligo correction, and skin imperfection coverage
• Clients whose very deep brown skin has a cool, ashy quality

SPECIFICATIONS:

• SKU: CTPM-YD-SK18
• Volume: 6ml
• Formula: Medical-grade skin camouflage pigment
• Certification: REACH compliant
• Fitzpatrick: VI

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose SK-18 over SK-17?

Choose SK-18 over SK-17 when the client's very deep brown skin has a distinctly cool, ashy, or blue-toned quality: if the skin reads as cool or ashy in natural daylight, SK-18's cool-neutral character will provide a more accurate match. If the skin reads as neutral without strong cool bias, SK-17 is the better match. In practice: hold both SK-17 and SK-18 against the client's skin in natural lighting and observe which reads as more natural. Mix the two in varying ratios for precise undertone calibration.

Can SK-18 be mixed with other shades?

Yes — SK-18 is fully mixable with all other shades: mix SK-18 + SK-17 to warm slightly for a neutral very deep brown. Mix SK-18 + SK-19 for a deeper dark brown with cool character. Mix SK-18 + SK-16 to lighten for a deep brown with cool-neutral undertones. SK-18's cool-neutral character makes it an excellent mixing partner for adding cool character to any very deep brown formula.

What skin conditions can be treated with SK-18?

SK-18 is suitable for: surgical scars on very deep cool-toned skin, vitiligo patches on cool very deep brown complexions, stretch marks on very deep cool-toned skin, hypopigmented areas on cool very deep brown complexions, and post-procedure skin discoloration on very deep cool-toned skin. The cool-neutral character is specifically designed for clients whose very deep brown skin has an ashy or cool quality that warm shades cannot accurately match.

Is SK-18 suitable for clients with very deep brown skin who have had previous camouflage that turned too warm?

Yes — SK-18 is an excellent choice for clients whose previous camouflage healed too warm or orange on their cool-toned very deep brown skin. The cool-neutral character of SK-18 will provide a more accurate undertone match for cool-toned very deep brown skin. For correction sessions: assess the healed result of the previous camouflage and use SK-18 (or a mix of SK-17 + SK-18) to correct the undertone in subsequent sessions.

How do I handle the high contrast between vitiligo patches and very deep cool-toned skin?

Very deep cool-toned skin (SK-18 range) creates the highest contrast with vitiligo patches in the entire Fitzpatrick spectrum—the white patches against very deep cool-toned skin are extremely visible. Approach: start with a conservative pigment deposit in the first session and assess the healed result. Build coverage gradually across multiple sessions rather than attempting full coverage in one session. The goal is significant improvement in visibility—not necessarily 100% invisibility. Set realistic expectations with the client before proceeding.