Risks hidden in tattoo stickers

Nowadays, all kinds of tattoo stickers have become popular all at once. They have cool designs, are cheap, and eliminate the pain of tattoos. They are not only sought after by young men and women, but even some children can't put it down. Recently, however, it has been reported that tattoo stickers have been detected to contain heavy metals. If you buy low-quality products, you will also risk skin damage! is this real?

Children's tattoo stickers on the market are a kind of temporarily pasted decorations. Because of their diverse colors and rich shapes, they are deeply loved by children of all ages. This type of tattoo stickers can transfer various ink patterns to the skin through the "water transfer" technology. After being pasted, it is not easy to fall off and can be kept for a long time. More importantly, it does not have the pain of a tattoo.

However, some students complained that the use of this kind of tattoo stickers would cause difficulties in cleaning and allergies. The reporter visited some small shops and small commodity markets around schools and found that these types of tattoo stickers are on sale, and they are very popular.

So, is it possible for the heavy metals contained in these tattoo stickers to enter the human body, and what harm will they cause to the human body?

According to industry sources, pigments are divided into two types: organic pigments and inorganic pigments. Many of the raw materials used to make inorganic pigments contain heavy metals. The bright colors on the tattoo stickers do not rule out that some manufacturers use heavy metal toxic substances to reduce costs.

The doctor said that by sticking the sticker directly on the skin, when the sweat hole opens, the heavy metals in the sticker may seep into the skin.

Experts believe that in addition to skin allergies, heavy metals may also be absorbed into the human body and cause other injuries. In particular, minors have delicate skin and weaker resistance, and are more likely to be injured, which should arouse the attention of parents.

When you buy cheap tattoo stickers, even the most basic health and safety are not guaranteed. Especially color tattoo stickers, which contain a lot of mercury, cadmium, carbon, and iron oxide. When exposed to the sun for a long time, color tattoo stickers will absorb a lot of ultraviolet rays, which will burn the skin. People with allergies may even experience skin redness, peeling, and tingling.

Unexpectedly, these tattoo stickers are cool on the surface, but in essence they hide such a big risk. The editor reminds that whether it is an adult or a child, it is better to stay away as much as possible.