Abstract
From face paint to temporary stick-on tattoos, children are taught that art on bodies is something beautiful and playful, associated with memories of fun and joy. Why is it then that tattoos get such an infamous reputation? The answer is pretty simple: tattoos are not temporary. But why? How does the ink get there? How does it stay put? In order to understand this process a bit more, it is important to have a basic understanding of the skin’s structure and function.
Recommended Citation
DiLandro, Isabel
(2021)
"The Science of Tattoos,"
Osmosis Magazine: Vol. 2021:
Iss.
2, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/osmosis/vol2021/iss2/10
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