But as work done by my team of chemistry researchers suggests, up to 90% of tattoo inks in the U.S. might be mislabeled. This isn't just a case of a missing pigment or a minor discrepancy.

But as work done by my team of chemistry researchers suggests, up to 90% of tattoo inks in the U.S. might be mislabeled. This isn’t just a case of a missing pigment or a minor discrepancy.

When we get tattooed, the ink is deposited as a pigment in the dermis of our skin, explains dermatologist Dr. Lauren Ploch. This is below the top layer of skin–the epidermis–but above the skin ...

The study stated that tattoos can increase the risk of developing lymphoma by 21 percent, compared to those who aren't inked.

“Surprisingly, no dye shop makes pigment specific for tattoo ink,” Swierk further stated. “Big companies manufacture pigments for everything, such as paint and textiles. These same pigments ...

In previous research, BfR reported that tattoo ink pigments can accumulate in lymph nodes, potentially exposing the immune system to chemicals that may be considered toxic. Because the pigments ...

Related: Some tattoo inks in Europe contain banned pigments As the prevalence of tattoos in Western countries has increased, so too have scientists’ safety questions about the inks tattooers use.