What is blurring in tattoos?
The progressive loss of the clarity of the lines in your tattoo is referred to as tattoo blurring. Blurring can happen at any time, whether it’s shortly after receiving a tattoo or years afterward.
Every person’s rate of blurring is different, and it greatly depends on a variety of factors that are unique to them, such as how well they take care of their tattoos, where they are placed on their bodies, and how much sun exposure they receive around their tattoos, etc.
Your choice of a top tattoo artist in Bangalore, the design and placement of your tattoo on your body, as well as your aftercare regimen, are all factors that can minimize or prevent the blurring of your tattoo.
What Leads to Blurring in Tattoos?
Some of the main causes of tattoo blurring include:
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Processes for Applying Artificial and Natural Tans
When exposed repeatedly to UV rays, whether from the sun or from indoor tanning beds, tattoos start to fade. UV rays from tanning beds are extremely abundant and can fade out the darker colors in your tattoo. This is because dark colors readily absorb these UV rays, causing the ink to fade considerably more quickly than it otherwise would.
As a general guideline, we advise liberally applying sunscreen before contact with the sun, even though it is recommended to avoid tanning booths and prolonged sun exposure on tattooed skin (only after that tattoo has healed).
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Where the tattoo is located on your body
Ironically, the most common places to acquire tattoos are the parts of the body that are more exposed to the sun and the environment and may experience tattoo fading more quickly. Some of these places include:
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Between Wrist and Fingers
The fading in these places is mainly caused by friction and general exposure to the surroundings. The areas most prone to muscle loosening over time include the tops of the feet, sides of the fingers, and thighs. Additionally, tattoo blurring is quite likely to occur in places of the body that are impacted by weight gain or decrease.
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Tattoo Healing
A tattoo that has received good maintenance is significantly less likely to blur than one that has not. For the greatest results, we urge you to strictly adhere to the post-care instructions that our tattoo artist will go over with you. The quality of the tattoo will suffer over time if you make any changes or succumb to the temptation to cut corners. Additionally, we strongly advise against applying lotions like SilverX or Betadine on your tattoo. The tattoo protective lotion that we often prescribe will work best for you. And don’t worry, it is also vegan!
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Skin-Cleansing Routines and Similar Skin Care Practices
The majority of people like having their skin feel squeaky clean after cleaning it. Over time, though, this can have an impact on the quality of your tattoo. Some skin cleansers can be a little bit harsh and sap moisture from your skin. Dehydrated skin won’t be able to hold on to the tattoo’s color pigments very well, which might cause fading.
What steps can you take to stop blurring?
Tattoos were designed to last a lifetime, but because of a number of factors that are unique to each person, their quality is inevitably going to fluctuate with time. Before being exposed to UV rays, keep your skin moisturized and use tattoo-friendly sunscreen. Avoid inexpensive tattoo shops and spend your money on the best tattoo studio in Bangalore. To schedule an appointment at Tattoo Trends, you can email or call us. Additionally, we offer complimentary consultations. Why are you holding out? Just give us a call
