Glow In The Dark Tattoos Are In
Posted on 02 November 2011
There is an exciting new trend in tattooing. Glow in the dark tattoos are popping up in music videos and clubs everywhere. They are eye catching and a great way to bring attention to artwork. If one is considering getting this type of tattoo it is a must to be informed about them.
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.
A tattoo that illuminates all on it’s own usually contains phosphorous. Phosphors radiate light once they have been energized. They are used in glowing ink that must be injected under the skin to make the art glow. This ink will absorb light and then glow in any dark setting. The FDA has not given their approval to these inks because they are often made with toxic substances that are considered unsafe to the human body.
Another tattoo that has a glowing effect are ultra violet or black light tattoos. This tattoo does not glow on it’s own but will show itself if it is placed under a black light. The pigment in the ink reacts with the light giving it a glowing appearance. In normal light these inks are invisible to the eye. They are usually considered to be safe.
It is also popular to highlight a normal tattoos with ink that’s glows. This gives the image an extra dimension. It is an interesting way to accent an existing tattoo.
Better known tattoo shops try to stay away from true glowing ink because of the complications that are involved with it. It is know that there is a higher rejection rate of glowing ink than regular tattoo ink. This type of tattoo has only been around for about ten years so the long term effects are widely unknown.
Trends are always exciting and fun to follow. Having the all the facts when it involves ones overall health can be helpful when making a decision.
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