Glow in the dark tattoos are becoming increasingly popular. Many celebrities are supporting this new trend. They are very eye catching but it is important to know all the facts before getting one.
Choosing a glowing tattoo can be a novelty because they are almost completely undetectable during the day and are visible at night. A glowing tattoo or a ultra violet black light tattoo are similar because they both appear to be glowing when it is dark . However there are differences between the two.
Tattoos that truly illuminate on their own in a darkened space are made with ink that contains phosphorous. Phosphors radiate visible light on their own once they are energized. Glow in the dark ink requires the injection of radioactive substances into the skin in order to make the image glow. This type of tattoo is made with ink that absorbs light and glows on it’s own in a darkened space. None of these type of inks have been approved by the FDA and there are some known to be toxic and unsafe.
Ultra Violet light or a black light tattoo also appears to glow in a dark room. A tattoo like this will not be found glowing on it’s own. They have the appearance of glowing when the pigment in the ink reacts to the ultra violet or black light. The black light ink is colorless in normal light. Ultra violet inks are generally considered safe.
The use of glowing ink to highlight other tattoos if also very popular. Adding this ink to an image can help give it added dimension. It is also a unique touch giving a tattoo a different look at night.
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Well known tattoo shops have avoided using glowing ink because of the risk involved. The trend in this type of glowing tattoo started about ten years ago. Although the effects of this type of tattoo are mostly unknown these types of inks have a higher rate of rejection than normal inks.
Following the latest trends can be fun but it is important to be well informed when making decisions that can effect ones health.
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