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Over time, tattoos have gained popularity with both men and woman. They offer a chance for people to express themselves and stand out in a crowd. According to some recent studies, as many as 1 in 4 people have at least one tattoo.
A tattoo is a permanent work of art done on skin. The ink is injected by a needle that punctures just below the first layer of skin, known as the epidermis. When the ink is injected into the skin it catches the color and holds it. As the artist works on the tattoo, he will continuously clean it with disinfecting wipes and antiseptics.
Over time, tattoos can fade due to constant exposure to wind, sun, regeneration, water, and other conditions. The physical appearance will also change as your body ages, stretches, or shrinks. But the overall pigment of the tattoo will remain the same, even with sun and wrinkles affecting the appearance of the color on the tattoo.
The overall appearance of the tattoo really depends on how well you take care of it. If you take care of it properly, it will continue to hold its vibrant colors. Infection is always an issue when getting a tattoo, so you must always take proper care in order to keep it healthy, and to retain the ink as much as possible. Most tattoos will heal correctly within a few weeks, and will be infection-free, but they must be kept moist to avoid scabbing. If a tattoo does scab over, this can cause some loss of ink and color.
The number one reason that most tattoos lose their color is because of the sun. Just as with any color, long exposure to the sun will cause tattoo colors to fade. The hardest colors to keep are yellow and red, while black and blue are the easiest. Tattoos become a part of the skin, so really, a tattoo is a living organism that needs the proper care to keep colors fresh and vibrant. When going out in the sun, you should always apply protective covering for your tattoo, in the form of sunscreen - just as you do for the rest of your skin.
Tattoos can look good for the rest of your life if they have healed correctly, and been protected from overexposure to sun. Even though you take good care of your tattoo, however, time and sun can be a tattoo's worst enemies. However, over time, you always have the option of having a tattoo artist touch up your work to bring the vibrant colors back.
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