Hi Joker
The use of vegetable dyes for temporary tattooing is quite common and almost rivals the use of Hennah as a form of temp art.
Most actors use a mixture of stage glue and veg dye which is then either spray painted or hand painted onto the body to form a realistic looking tattoo for a film. These can last several weeks to months depending on the dye used and the amount of re-application.
In theory vegetable dye can be injected into the skin (known as organic or temporary micro-pigmentation) which would be slowly broken down by the body causing the tattoo to fade away. This is a different technique of tattooinga nd does not go to same level in the skin.
The issues with this are that the outline can sometimes be left visible for a very long time or skin reactions have been known causing the skin to redden or blister.
I am sorry if I am been vague as to how it can be used as there is a very particular process to get the dyes to work – I just do not want ppl thinking I know lets give myself a temp tattoo and scar or disfigure themselves horriblly.
Anyhow back to the orig question – I think it is likley he will have painted it on as the results can often look shit if injected.
Take Care
Matthew
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