Pros & Cons of Dark Lighted Tattoos (Glow In The Dark)

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The entertainment world was surprised by Zayn Malik who showed off his latest tattoo collection. Unlike other tattoos, the latest tattoos are shaped light saber this can ignite in the dark. Tattoos glow in the dark is one of the new innovations in the world of tattoo art, where this tattoo can only be seen if you are in a dark room.

There are 2 types of tattoo models, namely tattoos glow in the dark and tattoos back light aka UV tattoos. UV tattoos can be seen in dimly lit rooms, for example in night club. While tattooing glow in the dark can only be seen if the room is completely dark.

Are these tattoos that glow in the dark safe for the skin?

Either UV tattoos or tattoos glow in the dark, both are sometimes considered dangerous. This is due to the ink used for these two tattoos. Tattoo ink for ordinary tattoos is generally made of plastic pigments, some metal inks, or pigments made from vegetables. After that, the pigment is mixed in a fluid that is hypoallergenic, so ordinary tattoo ink is generally safe to use for tattoo lovers.

However, in the ink used to make tattoos glow in the dark, there are additional components that can be dangerous for the wearer, namely phosphorus. Phosphorus is what makes your tattoo light up in the dark. Phosphorus can cause your skin to be allergic, as the skin becomes itchy or feels hot. Phosphorus has also been shown to be a carcinogenic component (triggers cancer) and contains radioactive content. Besides being not good for your skin, this tattoo may also be less friendly to the bag because the price of this tattoo is more expensive than usual tattoos.

Alternatively, sometimes people choose to use UV tattoos. Although the side effects are not yet known or are safer than tattoos glow in the dark. However, according to some people who have used this UV tattoo, there are still some side effects such as skin blisters and itching.

Excess tattoos glow in the dark

The following are reasons why you might agree with tattoos that light up in the dark:

This type of tattoo looks good and cool when the lights are dim or dead. Just admit it, you will be amazed when you see that tattoo glow in the dark, right?
This tattoo is suitable for those who want to have a tattoo but are in a conservative environment, because with this ink, you can hide the tattoo you have. You can make a tattoo in your hand without anyone knowing, except when you are in the dark.
If you want to make a tattoo with a somewhat provocative design, the type of tattoo that burns in the dark is the type of tattoo that is right for you. The reason, as already stated, is that this tattoo is not visible in bright light.

Lack of tattoos glow in the dark

Here are reasons that might make you think again if you want to add a collection of tattoos to your body with tattoos that light up in the dark:

This tattoo is only clearly visible in places where lighting is lacking. Therefore, if you spend a lot of time in bright places, this tattoo will be very rarely seen.
The tattoo ink used to make tattoos that glow in the dark is not as safe as ordinary tattoo ink.
Prices of tattoos that light up in the dark are more expensive than ordinary tattoos.
Effects glowing in the dark are usually somewhat blurred during the recovery period (period healing).
This type of tattoo is also difficult to remove. Indeed, all types of permanent tattoos are difficult to remove, but specifically for this tattoo is even more difficult to remove. Laser technology, for example, although it has been proven to be able to remove ordinary permanent tattoos, this method cannot remove tattoos that glow in the dark.
Studios that provide tattoos that light up in the dark are also more difficult to find. Because not all tattoo studios have ink to make this type of tattoo.
From the point of view of the tattoo craftsman, tattoo ink that glows in the dark is more difficult to use. Tattoo experts must rely on dim light, or even total dark light, to check the process of making the tattoo.

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