Safe Tattoo Removal


November 13th, 2009

Having a tattoo is still a very popular form of body art. Over the next few years 40% of’ – 30 year olds are expected to get a tattoo done. The figure at the moment is around 25% in this age group.

Its no surprise when looking at these figures that many people are now looking a ways to removal a tattoo safely. Whilst tattoos are very popular and the majority of people who have them done are in love with them – there are definitely some who would love to get the procedure reversed.

All too often tattoos will be done on the spur of the moment. Out with friends and having a bit too much to drink – suddenly having a tattoo seems like the best idea in the world. Also being madly in love with someone and having their name tattooed on your person and then see them walk out of your life the next day.

There are now many ways that tattoos can be removed safely. Laser removal is the most popular and effective form of tattoo removal, but it does mean pain. Many people say its more painful that the having the tattoo done. Think bad sun burn that has had a few hard slaps and then rubbed over with something rough – something to think twice about certainly.

There is a lot of interest in home tattoo removal at the moment. Creams and Acid Peels are selling well, although there seems to be mixed feelings on how well they work. If you are interested in safe tattoo removal, the best thing to do is look at all options available, and see which one would fit in best for you.

Remember that laser tattoo removal, will need to be carried out at a specialized clinic and the cost will probably not be covered by your health service. This is only likely to be an option if it is deemed that your tattoo is causing stress and illness.

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Tattoo Removal Creams: What’s The Deal Here?


November 3rd, 2009

Tattoo removal creams have exploded into the market in recent years. Often advertised on line but also occasionally in head shops and tattoo parlors, these over the counter products require no doctors note, no painful treatments, and no medical experience to administer. They can be purchased privately and administered in the privacy of your own home.

However, what about their safety? Is it safe to use these creams without a doctor? And do they actually even work – will it really remove an unwanted tattoo from your body? If you are considering buying Wrecking Balm or Tat B Gone, two of the most popular tattoo removal lotions and creams out there, you’d be wise to find these answers before opening your wallet. In this article, we will address these answers. Let’s start with the question of safety.

Is it safe to use these products? In a word – yes. The ingredients are known as what the FDA calls “generally recognized as safe”. This means while products like Wrecking Balm, etc. are not specifically tested for safety, all the ingredients in the lotions are already seen as safe for human use. That being said, there are concerns about skin bleaching agents used in certain products. The tattoo companies themselves have claimed this is not a concern one should have, and that any such ingredients are in safe, small amounts for human use.

Even though there are more than half a dozen removal lotions out there, they basically all work the same way if the are being sold openly without a doctors note. Expect to apply 2-3 topical gels, lotions, or creams. The first will prepare your skin for the real magic, which is done with the second lotion. This is the lotion that will fade the ink. Any additional cream at this point is applied to maintain the health of the skin. With repeated use, these creams will fade the ink until the tattoo is removed.

This naturally leads then to the question of how well these products work. Tattoo removal cream companies openly note that their products might only fade a tattoo and not entirely remove it. This is going to be the case for people who have newer tattoos. The best tattoos that are most easily removed with these over the counter creams and lotions are older, cheap, amateur tattoos. Newer tattoos might be better treated by something such as laser removal or rejuvi applications.

If you’re looking for information on tattoo removal creams, check out the Rejuvi tattoo removal guide, a free resource with tips and advice on TCA tattoo removal and lotions.