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Hooch
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Hooch asked in Beauty & StyleSkin & BodyTattoos · 5 years ago

Question for anyone who gave themselves or someone else a 'Stick n Poke' tattoo?

I know you are supposed to use India Ink, but are there any non-toxic coloured inks you can use too?

By the way for anyone who has never had this done - I don't care about your opinion.

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  • Sur La Mer
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Skin absorb the color.

    Amateur tattoo artists will sometimes use India ink for tattooing the skin. Non-medical grade India ink should not be used for homemade tattoos because it contains chemicals which could cause blood poisoning.

    Could these ingredients hurt you? It depends. Individuals are different and may be sensitive to different things. If you don't know what the ingredients are, it's impossible to tell what they might do if you put them on your skin.

    Source(s): http://www.webmd.com/fda/think-before-you-ink-are-...
  • Laura
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Even india ink causes issues in many people. Use tattoo ink. You can buy this online.

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