Tattoo Removal Creams: What’s The Deal Here?

Tattoo removal creams have exploded into the market in recent years. Often advertised on line but also occasionally in head shops and tattoo parlors, these over the counter products require no doctors note, no painful treatments, and no medical experience to administer. They can be purchased privately and administered in the privacy of your own home.

But is it that simple really - do the creams do the job they purport to do? And are they safe? These are good questions to ask before shelling out the cash for something like Tattoo Off or Wrecking Balm, two of the most popular products. In this article we will take a look at these questions and offer some answers of our own, beginning with the safety of tattoo removal creams.

Are removal creams harmful? No, they are not. At least not according to the FDA. While the ingredients together for a specific product aren't tested exclusively, the ingredients used fall under the umbrella term, from the FDA, as "generally recognized as safe." This means you shouldn't have to worry about their harmful effects, or lack thereof.

While the ins and outs of how these creams and lotions work will vary depending on the product, most of them follow the same general formula. A user will apply 2-3 lotions to the area with the unwanted tattoo. These lotions will only be applied to the surface of the skin and will not cause any burning or negative sensation to the skin, perhaps beyond a small amount of numbness. These lotions will prepare the skin for treatment, and then cause the ink to fade, a little bit with each application. Over time, this causes the tattoo to at best, entirely disappear, and at worst, fade a bit from its original appearance.

But does it work like this in reality? For older tattoos, the answer is yes. For newer tattoos, the answer is a weak yes! It does work but it can take many tries to get the tattoo gone. For this reason, it can make more sense to spend the money on a different yet more effective method, such as rejuvi or laser tattoo removal.

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August 13 2009 | Skin Care | No Comments »