I've heard that sunbathing can make tattoos fade, is this true?!
2007-06-06 00:12:58 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
erm...so what can i do?
2007-06-06 00:21:57 · update #1
Yes, they are especially vulnerable in the first 6 months or so of having them.
Make sure that they are covered when you go out into the sun. If you can't cover them, use the highest SPF sunblock that you can get. Remember to re-apply according to the directions on the sunblock.
2007-06-06 04:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by nymphetamine1978 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can fade them. But if you go to Wal-mart or Rite-aid they sell chap-stick the has SPF in it. Look for the highest number you can find (it's usually 30 - 45, higher is even better)and apply if directly over the tattoo, so then you protect the tattoo but still can tan everywhere else, if that's what you want. It's not going to protect it like covering it, but it's better than doing nothing at all.
2007-06-06 01:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by inkmansbaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True. In fact a woman at work is getting one done and some advice she was given is to stay out of the sun. I have several and yes, being in the sun can fade them.
2007-06-06 00:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by coopersmima 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
erm, stay out of the sun! uv rays are harmful to your skin and to the ink in your tattoo. every time you are exposed to the sun your tattoo ink will be damaged and eventually they will look horrid. do yourself a favor and don't have leathery skin with disgusting tattoos by the time you are 30. (sunscreen doesn't protect the ink, just your skin)
2007-06-06 00:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stay out of the sun. if you must go in the sun use spf 45 or higher AND place a bandage over the tat.
2007-06-06 03:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by spink_is_not_dead 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will i got my fifth one yesterday. My artist always tells me to remember to put sun block on it the SPF 50 for sports. This way you don't sweat it off.
2007-06-06 00:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
very true.. just put some sunblock on your ink.. you'll be ok.. if you want to me really meticulous use a q-tip so your not putting sunblock on you skin and you just have a spot where there's no sun
2007-06-06 03:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what they mean is if you spend most of your time in the sun. You'll be ok.
2007-06-06 02:18:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bridget 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
coconuts with liver beans mushed together can help bring out the fadingness of your tattoo if your in the sun. so you can make that concacsion and then your tattooo will be as good as new.
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2007-06-06 00:22:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
that is sooooo true than u have to get it touched up
2007-06-06 06:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋