Remember how we mention that standard ink contains toxic chemicals and heavy metals? Well, those things can cause some serious health issues, like tattoo and skin infection, allergic reaction, fever, and so much more.
Well, vegan ink has only animal-derived ingredients replaced. The other ingredients, which give it pigment and other ink characteristics, remain the same as in regular ink. So, unfortunately, vegan ink can still contain things like toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Some studies have shown that both regular and vegan ink can still cause adverse side effects and generally contain carcinogenic chemicals, like cadmium, found in red ink. These chemicals can cause autoimmune diseases alongside infections and allergic reactions, as well as lead to cancer development.
The only way you can ensure that the tattoo process goes well and safe is to get tattooed by a professional, reputable tattoo artist. Professional tattooists pay strict attention to cleanliness, hygiene personal and that of the studio , as well as high-quality products. Also, make sure to talk to your tattoo artist about the ink they use.
If they do not use vegan ink, discuss your options. Chances are they will order vegan ink for you. But, we recommend it is best to simply find a vegan tattoo artist from the get-go.
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Skip to content. According to Peta , non-vegan tattoo inks can contain anything from bone char, used to increase pigment, glycerin from animal fat, gelatin from hooves, or insect parts. And for the most part, unless explicitly stated, it should be assumed that tattoo ink is not vegan.
Fortunately, as tattoos have become mainstream and artists have continued to experiment with designs and new techniques, getting a vegan tattoo has also become possible - it just requires a little extra research. Even then, there are still risks vegans should bear in mind. Dina Dicenso, the owner of Gristle Tattoo , a tattoo shop in Brooklyn, New York that specialises in vegan ink warned The Independent : "A lot of the other products that go into a tattoo might not be vegan, such as the ointment, stencil paper, soap and razors.
There are many other things in a tattoo parlour that may not be vegan friendly. From the strips on disposable razors which can contain glycerine to the stencil paper, which can contain lanolin, the tattooing process can create a lot of hurdles for a vegan who wants some animal-friendly ink. Vegan tattoo care is also important. Vegan tattoo aftercare products do exist and are readily available — such as Hustle Butter Deluxe. A vegan tattoo studio based in Suffolk, they do custom tattoos both big and small.
Based in Hackney, Santo Cuervo specialise in vegan custom tattoos with an oriental feel. Particularly awesome at black and white or watercolour designs. A post shared by santocuervotattoo on Mar 6, at am PST. Even still, ink is only one part of the process that determines whether a tattoo is vegan or not. It is highly likely that your local tattoo shop uses a vegan ink, which is why some studios are differentiating themselves as all-vegan, like Arcane and Gristle Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York.
When Livingston opened her studio eight years ago, it was the only vegan-only tattoo shop in the area. And if a shop is technically vegan, there are many other products that need to be adjusted. Thereby, she needed to import lubricants, transfer papers, and other tools needed to make a tattoo at her studio completely vegan.
But the conversation around vegan ink should pique the interest of everyone.
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