Tattoo stickers are harmful to the skin.

Tattoo stickers use water transfer technology to transfer various exquisite ink patterns to the skin through medium exchange. It mainly consists of three parts: base paper, polymer adhesive and ink. The heavy metals that may be contained in the ink pigment will also be transferred together. The tattoo sticker may also contain plasticizers, which will seriously affect the growth and development of children.

The reason why it contains heavy metals is that many heavy metals will show bright colors in their oxidized state and will be used as raw materials for making pigments. For example, those that contain red in the pattern often contain excessive amounts of mercury, mainly because the raw material is mostly cinnabar; the black in the pattern is generally made of titanium oxide or carbon; and the yellow is made of chromium.

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According to media reports, some tattoo stickers were randomly tested in Taiwan and found to contain excessive plasticizer. In order to make it easier for tattoo stickers to adhere to the skin, most tattoo stickers contain plasticizers that cause stickiness. However, excessive plasticizers will damage the user's skin, especially the skin of children, and may even cause cancer.

Experts suggest that children should try not to use such stickers. If they do use them, they should not be used for too long, and they should be cleaned thoroughly immediately after use. You can apply a small amount of alcohol or oil on the tattoo and leave it on for a few seconds. Use a soft cloth dipped in water to wipe it back and forth, and then rinse with clean water.

At the same time, citizens should try to choose stickers produced by regular manufacturers and avoid using them on children under 3 years old. If redness, swelling or allergies occur after use, they should be removed quickly. In severe cases, they should go to a dermatology department for medical treatment.

Reference source; Baidu Encyclopedia-Tattoo stickers

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