BAAAB in the San Francisco Chronicle

Mar 13, 2010 by allergysf

We’re proud to be recognized by Chronicle Staff Writer Carolyne Zinko as a resource for Tattoo Allergy Safety in this Sunday’s Style Section. 

Article: TV, Celebrities Give Tattoos High Profile

 Here is the full statement: “Tattoos are a wonderful way to express personal creativity and independence, but care should be taken to ensure you’re always treating your body right. Some might believe tattoo inks are made from ‘chemicals’, when in fact most pigments are derived from organic compounds like turmeric, squid inks, logwood, even cinnabar. And all red inks carry risks of allergic reactions. Most tattoo inks technically aren’t ‘inks’; they’re composed of pigments suspended in a carrier solution. If you suffer from severe allergies you can still enjoy tattooing, but these allergic reactions can lead to permanent scarring or other adverse symptoms. So always speak with your artist or ask for the name brand of the ink company and inquire what it’s made from before you get that needle pumping ink under your skin and into your bloodstream.”