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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.