An allergic reaction to a tattoo is an extremely specific issue. Appearing in the process of application is not necessary at all. A couple of hours or days after, or maybe when applying the third tattoo, for example.
When making a tattoo, the master must understand that ink does not just come into contact with the skin – it stays there for a long time. This means that the compound must be of the best quality.
The most frequent manifestations are skin reactions. Together with the specialists of our store, we have analyzed in detail what symptoms signal an allergy, and how to avoid a possible allergic reaction.
Allergy to tattoos: symptoms
- Redness in the tattoo area;
- Swelling on the skin in the tattoo area;
- Itching and burning;
- Rash and peeling.
If tattooing provoked a serious reaction, the following may be added to the mild primary symptoms:
- fever;
- breathing problems;
- swelling of the mucous membranes, larynx.
If you can cope with the primary symptoms yourself, then with severe manifestations of allergies, you should immediately consult a doctor.
What provokes an allergic reaction?
The most possible allergen is a component of tattoo ink.
The composition contains various chemical compounds. For example, iron in the form of oxide.
The black pigment contains paraphenylenediamine.
The most allergic colors include yellow, red, purple.
What else can trigger an allergy?
In addition to the paint itself and the components included in it, the cause of an undesirable reaction may be care products.
Before the session, check with the client if he is allergic to something in everyday life.
About hypoallergenic pigments
Modern materials for tattooing are made on the basis of safe and proven formulations. Therefore, allergic reactions to them are rare cases.
Tattoo paint does not contain heavy metals, toxic substances, and all the ingredients are carefully selected, taking care of the skin and your health.
In our xxx store, high-quality pigments are presented (name or link to the product). Each item has the appropriate certificates and licenses.
How to avoid an allergic reaction
In order to minimize the risks of allergies to tattoos, we recommend that you carefully study the compositions of the paints with which you work.
- Avoid heavy metal content in the composition. This is harmful not only for allergy sufferers, but also for all customers.
- Choose thick colors. The catalog of our store presents a huge selection of safe inks.
- Invite the client for a consultation. Ask if he has allergies, asthma; tell us about the compounds you work on so that the client can study the information on his own; conduct a test reaction with the application of paint for a while.
- Strictly observe the proportions and technology of applying paints.
- Tell us what you can not do after applying a tattoo, give recommendations for care.
And if, after all, an allergy has appeared?
- Don’t panic.
- Refer the client to a specialist.
- Recommend medications: ointment, cream.
