Tattoos are an incredibly common form of permanent self-expression that date back thousands of years. Most tattoo artists follow strict health and sanitation regulations, so you might assume that ...

Recently, chemists at Binghamton University learned that many tattoo inks in the US contain different pigments than those listed, or unlisted additives. One might expect the European Union, with its ...

When it comes to getting a tattoo, preparation is key. From finding the artist to disinfecting the work area. But do you know what’s in the ink being injected under your skin? A recent study from ...

Tattoo ink ingredients don't always match what's labeled on the bottle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tattoos are an incredibly ...

What's in your tattoo ink might differ from what the label claims. Over 80% of the inks analyzed in a recent investigation have been found to contain unlisted additives and pigments. John R. Swierk, ...

Do the ingredients in tattoo inks match the labels on their respective bottles? This is what a recent study published in Analytical Chemistry hopes to address as a team of researchers from Binghamton ...