The FDA has announced a recall of some tattoo ink that's contaminated with bacteria. The agency says all lots of three black inks made by Scalp Aesthetics are being recalled, along with a black ink ...

From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. But the inks are unregulated in the U.S. Their chemical composition is a mystery, which means potential side effects are ...

A new study by researchers from the Stat University of New York has explored the exact components of what makes up tattoo ink and how it can impact the human body. Dr. John Swierk, the chemist who led ...

Tatt’s terrifying. Americans are unwittingly exposing themselves to tattoo inks that contain organ-damaging chemicals, disturbing new research has revealed. An analysis of 54 inks commonly used in ...

A new study suggests almost half of all tattoo inks used in the United States could contain cancer-causing chemicals. Researchers from State University of New York at Binghamton analyzed 56 popular ...

In a new clinical study, scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) have traced the path and metabolism of the liquid components of tattooing agents in the body for the ...

Analyzing tattoo inks from big and small name American manufacturers, researchers have found that 90% contained ingredients that weren’t listed on the label, including some with known health effects.

Kat Von D is a tattoo artist, author, musician, and footwear designer. She's best known for her role in "LA Ink," her former makeup brand, and her controversies. But you might not know her real name ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- You’ve planned out the ultimate tattoo — the art, the colors, where on your body you’ll get it done, the shop, the artist. You’ve put a lot of thought into this image that will ...