


However, glow in the dark tattoos, tattoos that only show in complete darkness but not in UV or black light, do contain phosphorous, according to . Yes, using white ink on top of a pre-existing tattoo will definitely help to lighten the area. But what about the UV ink specifically?ĭo black light tattoos cause cancer?UV ink doesn't contain phosphorous, the carcinogenic ingredient that may cause cancer. Making sure you go to a clean place with artists that know what they're doing is important to say the least. Is it safe?All tattoos come with their own risks and UV tattoos are no different. Colored inks are also available, where the ink is visible in normal light (as with a regular tattoo) and the ink will glow vividly under UV light. How do UV tattoos work?A UV tattoo becomes visible under blacklight, when it fluoresces in colors ranging from white to purple, depending upon the ink chosen. When applying a black-light tattoo, the tattoo artist uses special ink that can only be seen under an ultraviolet light.

Hence, it is only visible under this special light condition. The ingredients of UV tattoo inks are slightly different from normal tattoo inks, because it has chemicals that react to Ultraviolet light (also known as "black light"). What are UV Tattoos?A UV ink tattoo is generally invisible (or nearly invisible) under broad daylight. But what is UV- Ultra Violet Light ? Is it safe? Here are some facts to answer your doubtful mind.
#Before and after black light ink tattoo skin#
Ninja Ink is proud to offer UV Tattoos using KUROSUMI Glow, a leading vegan tattoo ink brand now manufactured in the US. Leave the tattoo on the skin for one full hour, then peel off entirely. For people who work in a conservative environment it’s a way of having a tattoo without irritating management. If only an “invisible” colored ink is used, a black-light tattoo will blend with your skin color and barely be visible during daylight.
