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Tattooing :
A tattoo is ink that has been pushed down into the middle layers
of the skin. What makes it stay is the placement, about one
eighth of an inch down, at just the right depth. Too deep and
the body will absorb and remove the ink, leaving an uneven or
pale design. Tattoo too shallowly and
the design will “heal out” and be carried away when the surface
scab drops off the tattoo.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and the outer layer
sheds every couple of days. It is so slow and subtle you usually
don't notice as regular bathing removes this layer. Sometimes
you may notice a tiny area peeling a bit when you dry yourself
off after the shower and that's about it. Getting a major
sunburn and peeling then is the extreme demonstration of this
procedure and most of us who feel and see that don't want to
repeat it.
Stick-on Tattoos
Temporary tattoos are a thin plastic or dye that sticks to the
surface of your arm or torso or ankle. They will last for
several days before slowly peeling off. They usually can be
washed off with an oil or rubbing alcohol depending on what they
are made of. They can be made to last longer by not letting
water run right on them when you bathe and by patting them dry
gently, NOT rubbing which will scrape the design off. When they
do tattoos in movies, they repaint everybody daily to maintain
the look using alcohol based paint/makeup that won't come off in
water or with sweat.
Tattooing
Tattoo: History
Is Tattooing Safe?
How Did Tattoos Originate?
Tattoo: On Hand & Foot
Tattoo Healing and Aftercare
Tattoo Safety Advice
Tattoo: Care Advice
Tattoo / Tattooing: Precautions to be taken:
How do you remove a tattoo?
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