What Does Skin Candy Tattoo Ink Have in It?

Skin Candy provides the ink for the show Miami Ink.

Skin Candy tattoo ink is one of the most respected and widely used brands in the industry. They are the sole provider of the television series "Miami Ink" and offer a range of colors.

Ingredients

Tattoo ink companies are not required by law to list the ingredients in their ink. Most tattoo inks are made using dry pigments with a glycerin, mineral or plastic base.

Allergic Reactions

Most allergic reactions occur with dark red and magenta inks.

Some people may experience allergic reactions to Skin Candy tattoo ink or any other brand of ink. This seems to be most prevalent with dark reds and magentas. The reaction can range from slight discomfort to a rash.

Safety

Skin Candy is a reputable supplier of tattoo ink, however, it is not FDA approved. The FDA has not yet approved any ink for cosmetic tattooing. Any tattoo ink may contain trace metals as many of the pigments are iron oxide based.

References

• "Ink: The Not-Just-Skin-Deep Guide to Getting a Tattoo"; Terisa Green; 2005
• "The Craft of Tattooing"; Erick Alayon; 2007