A lot of us are crazy about permanent tattoos. It's such a trend that every other person now has one. We love getting inked and how it looks so attractive on our skin. But have we ever stopped and wondered what the ink is made of? Ever put a thought on what all chemicals go under your skin in the name of tattoo inks?
Here's all that you are probably wondering about, now that we got you thinking about it.
All about the chemicals. Boring stuff! But very necessary to know.
The major ingredients that a tattoo ink consists of are lead, carbon black, chromium, titanium, iron oxide and a few colouring agents which are used in the pigments. But, the type of ingredients would differ based on the colour of the ink that you choose.
Tell me you didn't read about these chemicals in your chemistry classes? Lol, I know you're already feeling odd about it.
Blah, blah, blah, but SO IMPORTANT!
Since the ink pierces through the skin to the lymph nodes, it is essential to choose the ink that has the least harmful ingredients.
Doesn't this sound like another high-school chemistry learning already? Because it definitely does, to me.
I bet you weren't ready for this!
The black ink components are unsafe for skin and can also cause skin cancer. Other vibrant colours consist of a plastic based substance, which can give you allergies.
Woah! I wasn't prepared to read this, were you?
Again, can't do without knowing this.
The carrier carries the pigment of the ink to the deeper layers of skin which reach to the dermis. It is made of glycerine, menthol, propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol and denatured alcohol. An alcohol-based carrier is preferred to make the whole application process simpler. It makes the skin permeable and allows more pigments to enter deep into the skin.
Can't deal with such information already, but okay.
Just the right thing to read, after all that jazz.
Did I scare you? Well, getting inked isn't a problem, if you follow these safety measures to reduce the risks.
- Get yours done from reputed professionals.
- Avoid glow in the dark inks and bright colours since they're harmful to your skin.
- Choose colours that are not very risky.
- Before you are inked, test the ink that you choose on a small area of your skin.
- Choose inks made of natural pigmentation components and focus more on safe carriers.
Now, sit back and let that all sink in for a moment.
Now, sit back and let that all sink in for a moment.
This is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Accordingly, it is difficult to figure out when to end it. But then, this is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Period.
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon