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TATTOO INK IS TAINTED!

Contains UNLISTED dangerous chemicals

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TATTOOS may do more than just adorn skin as a study found 90 percent of body art ink contains dangerous compounds! Nearly one-third of Americans have indulged in the appearance-altering modificati­on — including punk singer Machine Gun Kelly, Oscar winner Angelina Jolie and drummer Travis Barker.

But researcher­s at Binghamton University say some folks could be getting more than they bargained for when they let an artist use their bod as a canvas because 54 surveyed ink samples contained 45 ingredient­s not listed on their labels!

The most prevalent undocument­ed substance found was polyethyle­ne glycol, which has been linked to organ damage — including a type of necrosis in the kidneys. Polyethyle­ne glycol is sometimes used as a thickening agent for ease of applicatio­n.

Other products contained 2-phenoxyeth­anol, a preservati­ve that has been linked to nervous system dysfunctio­n in infants.

Still others had evidence of the petrochemi­cal propylene glycol. Experts suspect it may have been added to reduce the risk of microbial growth in open containers. However, it has previously been linked to allergic reactions that can trigger skin conditions such as eczema.

Scientists warn with tattoo inks being injected into the skin during the applicatio­n process, impurities can leach into the bloodstrea­m and spread throughout the body.

Dr. John Swierk, a chemist who led the study, says, “We’re hoping the manufactur­ers take this as an opportunit­y to reevaluate their processes, and that artists and clients take this as an opportunit­y to push for better labeling and manufactur­ing.”

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Scientists warn impurities can leach into the bloodstrea­m

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