Tattoo, makeup inks
Study warns of possible bacteria in tattoo inks
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers detected bacteria in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks, demonstrating that they could cause human infections.
Study Finds Surprising Amount of Tattoo Ink Contains Bacteria
"Our findings reveal that unopened and sealed tattoo inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria, known to thrive in low-oxygen environments like the dermal layer of the skin, alongside aerobic bacteria," the study's authors write. "This suggests that contaminated tattoo inks could be a source of infection from both types of bacteria."
35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study
About 35% of tattoo or permanent makeup inks sold in the US are contaminated with bacteria, according to new research published Tuesday.
Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated with bacteria, FDA finds
FDA's scientists found bacteria in a larger proportion of permanent makeup inks they tested than tattoo inks. Of the 49 tattoo ink samples they studied, nine of them were found to have bacterial growth. Out of 35 permanent makeup inks that were tested, nearly half — 17 samples — were contaminated.
Study finds bacteria in tattoo and permanent makeup ink
(CNN)– A new study shows many tattoo inks contain bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration looked at sealed ink used for both tattoo and permanent makeup. Researchers found about 35% of it was contaminated. It made no difference if the label claimed the ink had been sterilized.
Is tattoo ink harmful? New studies look at bacteria levels, additives
Some tattoo ink can contain potentially harmful levels of bacteria while other batches contain additives that are not labeled according to new studies.
Tattoo Ink May Contain Bacteria, Study Finds
A new study finds that 35% of tattoo inks may harbor bacteria, including those that don't need oxygen to survive. This raises concerns about potential infections.
35% of tattoo, permanent makeup inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria, study finds
A new study found about 35% of tattoo or permanent makeup inks sold in the U.S. are contaminated with bacteria.
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