The types of semi-permanent tattoo pigments are mainly divided into the following categories. Each pigment has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and is suitable for different tattoo needs and skin types:
1.Inorganic Tattoo Pigments
Inorganic colorants are mainly made from metal oxides, such as iron oxide and titanium dioxide. These pigments are known for their stability and long-lasting properties.
Iron oxide: A color commonly used in eyebrows and eyeliner. The color is natural and long lasting.
Titanium Dioxide: Used for tinting and increasing the hiding power of pigments. Usually used for lighter shades of color, such as nudes and beiges.
advantage:
The color is stable and not easy to fade.
Not likely to cause allergic reactions.
Durable.
shortcoming:
Fewer color options.
Sometimes the color can be grayish or bluish.
2.Organic Tattoo Pigments
Organic colorants are mainly made of carbon-based compounds and have bright and diverse colors. Often used for tattoo projects that require bright colors, such as lip tattoos.
Aniline dye: A common organic colorant that is brightly colored but may cause allergic reactions.
Plant extracts: Some natural plant pigments are also used in organic colors to increase safety.
advantage:
The colors are bright and the selection is plentiful.
Suitable for creative and personalized tattoo designs.
shortcoming:
Poor stability and prone to fading or discoloration.
May cause allergic reactions.
3.Hybrid Tatttoo Pigments
Hybrid colorants combine the advantages of inorganic and organic colorants to provide stable color while maintaining bright colors.
Inorganic and organic blending: By blending the stability of inorganic pigments and the bright colors of organic pigments, it provides better results.
advantage:
The color is stable and vivid.
Suitable for various tattoo and embroidery needs, especially projects that require long-lasting and color development.
shortcoming:
The price is relatively high.
Deployment is difficult and requires professional skills.
4.Natural Micro Pigments
Plant colors are pigments extracted from natural plants and have attracted attention in recent years due to their environmental protection and hypoallergenic properties.
Plant extracts: pigments extracted from plants such as safflower and madder.
advantage:
Natural ingredients, hypoallergenic.
Environmentally friendly and in line with the green beauty trend.
shortcoming:
Color options are limited.
Not as durable and stable as synthetic colorants.
5.Summarize：
Choosing the appropriate tattoo color material needs to be determined based on the customer’s skin type, tattoo area and personal needs. Whichever color you choose, make sure it comes from a reliable source and is certified by relevant health agencies to ensure safety and effectiveness.
