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Glow in the dark tattoos, also known as UV tattoos, only show up in a room lit with a blacklight.
Totally safe today, glow in the dark tattoos were not so in the 1990s when they were first introduced. This is because artists used an ink mixed with phosphorus, a known carcinogen, to generate the glowing effect.
Because of the dangerous nature of the element phosphorus, glow in the dark tattoos were deemed unsafe. Today’s glow in the dark tattoos are simply especially vivid tattoo inks, with colors difficult to see in normal light, but under black light they glow with fluorescence.
A glow in the dark tattoo can be great for someone who wants to add a little bit of spice to a tattoo that looks more subtle in normal daylight. The tattoo will still be visible, just significantly less vivid than in blacklight.
These tattoos last as long as conventional tattoos, but the UV reactive properties of the glow in the dark ink may fade faster. Those who have these tattoos report that the glow in the dark properties can be expected to last about five years.
It is important to choose an artist who is familiar with working with these sorts of UV reactive pigments. This will assure that you get the best looking glow in the dark tattoo possible.
Do your research before heading to the tattoo shop, as not every artist out there tattoos with UV reactive ink.
These glow in the dark tattoo design ideas convey that you are someone who has an adventurous, wild-child side, in addition to your day-to-day persona.
