Tattoo Removal Creams And Bad Tattoos
Tattoo have definitely made their way into mainstream society. While there’s definitely a surviving stereotype that lumps tattoos as part of a dirty lifestyle, most people just see them as not much different than ear piercings. Finally, it’s just not a big deal. The irony to this situation is with tattoos becoming so common, the removal of tattoo is becoming more common than ever, too!
If this describes you, let’s take a look at one of the most confusing subjects related to tattoo removal: creams. Tattoo removal creams – also sometimes called lotions – are sold usually in a “kit” consisting of multiple creams which are applied to the skin and aim to fade or altogether remove a unwanted tattoo. But how do they work? More to the point, do they work?
All of the tattoo removal creams on the market work the same way, despite claims to the contrary by the manufacturers. The user is instructed to apply the creams to the skin above the tattoo. The cream will then seep into the skin and break up the ink.
As treatments continue, the ink of the unwanted tattoo is pushed out. New layers of skin will form, and with each layer, there is less and less tattoo ink. Some of the creams out there bond with the ink and will obviously move it towards the surface of the skin. The body will expel it, seeing it as a foreign substance to get rid of. After the first two creams are applied, usually a third cream is placed on the skin to soothe and rejuvenate.
By default, any tattoo removal cream is going to be expected to remove a tattoo. However, you might notice the word “fade” thrown in every now in then in place of the word remove. Which is it? Does this mean not all tattoos can be removed? Are some easier removed than others?
There are tattoos which are going to see better success than others when it comes to using these types of products. At the top of the list is older, badly done tattoos, which ties with amateur tattoos done using amateur or low quality inks and inking methods. This doesn’t mean that a professional or new tattoo cannot be removed with creams; it does mean though that it may take many more treatments, and financially you’d do better to just spend that money on another technique, such as laser removal.