Skin Care for Tattoos to Slow Aging and Fading

For tattoos, understanding the skin as an organ, is the first step to preventing the premature aging and fading of your body art.

Tattoos have become a popular form of personal artistic expression, so learning how to slow the process of inevitable aging and fading of tattoos, will prolong the quality of that body art, ensuring a clear crisp image and bright coloring for as long as possible.

Love the Skin You're In

Skin is not just a lifeless layer of flesh protecting the bodies system of blood vessels, bones, heart and lungs, according to the online Princeton Dictionary it is the "largest organ of the body" and is directly affected by daily care or neglect.

Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions

Tattoos might be more common than ever, but don't take tattooing lightly. Know the risks and understand basic safety precautions and aftercare steps.

You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of getting tattoos stop you from making a thoughtful decision about permanent body art. Before you get a tattoo, make sure you know what's involved. Also, be certain that tattooing is the right decision for you.

How tattoos are done

A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer. Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets. The process — which is done without anesthetics — causes a small amount of bleeding and slight to potentially significant pain.