When Bustle asked Ephemeral if they had any protocols in place should tattoos fail to fade within the given timeframe, the company claimed that: “all Ephemeral tattoos will fully fade given the known degradation rates of the components we use. Some have been comparing faded pictures on Reddit and expressing concern that their tats aren’t going anywhere while over on TikTok there are plenty of people sharing their almost-faded designs around the 14 month mark. Because the very first studio only opened last year, most early-doors punters are still waiting to see if their ink will disappear as promised. Just like a regular tattoo, artists apply this disappearing ink with a tattoo gun, which uses a needle to pierce your skin.Įphemeral say that their tattoos are designed to fade naturally within 9-15 months, but according to the company’s co-founder Brennal Pierre, that process will vary from person to person, depending on different factors like skin type or immune system. Unfortunately nobody’s invented a way to make tattoos hurt less, either. There are also a few limitations since Ephemeral is still relatively new - only black ink is available at the moment, and tattoo artists have to use techniques like cross-hatching instead of shading. “Temporary tattoos simply sit on the outer layer of your skin and are removed as your skin renews itself. “Ephemeral’s made-to-fade tattoo ink is applied by needles into the dermis where it is able to aggregate into large enough particle sizes to stay for a long time, but due to our use of bio-absorbable polymers the ink breaks down over time into small enough sizes for your body’s immune system to remove,” Ephemeral tell Bustle. Though it’s worth noting that the FDA don’t actually approve the safety of tattoo inks themselves. Ephemeral also say their ink only contains ingredients which have been approved by the FDA for use in other products. Though they won’t reveal exactly what’s in it “for proprietary reasons” the engineers behind the new, patented ink told The New York Times that its make-up is similar to biodegradable stitches that can dissolve without needing to be removed. The company Ephemeral, which boasts a studio in Brooklyn, New York, uses ink which is said to contain medical grade, biodegradable ingredients that shrink over time, before eventually getting absorbed into the skin. So, what’s the deal with these new ‘made to fade’ inks, and how do they work? Do they actually work? Step this way… How Do Ephemeral Tattoos Work? If you’re not totally sure you want a design etched into your skin permanently, then the idea of a fading tattoo is another option that’s very appealing. I love the idea that I’ll need to explain the concept of “ Bubbly’s in the Fridge” to a member of Generation Alpha in years to come, but there’s still something appealing about being able to play with new designs without so much pressure. The EastEnders-themed ink adorning my ankle isn’t going anywhere. It’s also true that tattooing is an incredible art-form that isn’t going away. “Something which is due to them evolving as a person. “Rather than focusing on regret or shame, we want people to see tattoo removal as a normal, healthy change,” the studio’s CEO Briony Garbett tells Bustle. NAAMA can break down the pigments in permanent tattoos without damaging the skin, and believe that taking away the stigma around wanting to remove tattoos is important. According to research by laser-removal studio NAAMA, 68% of Brits regret getting inked after a few months, while a third reckon that their identity has evolved over the years, and don't feel their tattoos reflect this journey. Replacing the tooth gem trend, Ephemeral tattoos are the latest sensation, promising to be tattoos you won’t end up regretting. Love tattoos but fear the commitment? There’s a new kind of “made-to-fade” ink doing the rounds on TikTok at the moment.
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