That group found barium, copper, mercury and other unsafe components in tattoo inks.
The European Society of Tattoo and Pigment Research was established in 2013 with a mission of educating the public about the “fundamental facts about tattooing” which many in the younger generations ignore. Even more concerning, carcinogens were identified in 83 percent of black inks – by far the most popular color for tattoos. In fact, one in five tattoo inks contained carcinogenic chemicals, and a vast majority of the inks tested did not comply with international health safety standards for ink composition, an Australian government-sponsored study found. To my surprise, there were a host of reports of ink complications, infections, toxin effects, scarring, burns, chronic irritations, and much more.Īmong the concerns are the long-term effects tattoo inks can have on the immune system, pathology specimen interpretation, and other unforeseen health complications.Ĭertain tattoo inks can be toxic, with some containing carcinogenic compounds, a 2012 Danish Environmental Protection Agency study found. What I found was myriad unexpected and sometimes shocking concerns that everyone should know. My goal was to write a quick reference for teens that reviewed the health and social issues they might encounter after getting a tattoo. With no source (reliable or otherwise) of tattoo information to suggest to my patients, I began to investigate the topic myself.
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