Chemistry researchers found as much as 90% of tattoo inks in the U.S. might be mislabled, with some containing substances that could cause allergic reactions.

An allergic reaction to propylene glycol can cause a skin rash, itching and blistering.

Tattoos like Roland’s take hours to create and require a variety of colored inks. Black and white inks, widely used for outlines, highlights, and shading, are made from the inorganic pigments ...

Temporary made-to-fade tattoo ink means three-year commitment instead of lifelong permanence It’s a great way to check designs and placement before making a permanent commitment, says Samantha ...

The trio in 2014 turned to science to make their made-to-fade artwork a reality, with the goal of creating a new kind of tattoo that will naturally fade over time. “The simplest way to understand the ...

And she was saying, “Oh, I tend to have a problem with white inks but not all white inks, ... Feltman: I hope that made you as excited about the future of tattoo science as it made me.

In 2021, a company called Ephemeral Tattoo launched a tattoo ink "made to fade" — that the body would dissolve. Three years later, some clients say -- they haven't faded well.