I dont think its banned but many here don’t think its a good idea ..
are the lumps just like little spots ? or worst ?

Hi

With regards to UV ink here is what I have taken from my research

UV Ink (Black Light Ink)

This type of ink is a relative newcomer to the tattoo scene and has been around approximately 10 years for human consumption, although it has much more recently taken off for use as a tattooing pigment

The ink in essence glows in the dark especially when it is placed under an ultraviolet light (the kind usually found in nightclubs).

Although they come in colour the white ones are not as discernible to the naked eye but the outline of the scar can be seen on the skin.

So what is it made from?

There are two main types of UV ink on the market:

Polymethylmethacrylate 97.5% and micro spheres of fluorescent dye 2.5% suspended in UV sterilized, distilled water.

This was mainly used for marking animals and fish. This was so they could trace at night in the wild.

The second type of pigment used is a photo luminescent pigment, which contains alkaline earth aluminates.

These can include the very toxic soft metals

Barium

Beryllium

Radium

Strontium

All of these are highly toxic to the human body and can lead to cancer and severe allergic reactions.

There is no official research as yet as to whether this type of ink is safe to use in tattooing in the long term.

Whilst I have done my best to evaluate the risk of the above products but as with all chemicals they may carry a risk later on in life. No responsibility can be taken for the above information – if in doubt seek further clarification from a medical professional.

Whilst I am sure your ink is phosphorous and aluminate free (you would have noted serious side effects by now) keep an eye on it. The pigment has been known to stop working within 2-5 years and it is advised not to top up unless there is some long term studies done of the effects.

As for the lumps there are a number of causes that create this;

A reaction to the pigment used (some contain metal elements or mild irritants) these can be ‘activated’ by heat from water as the blood flow increases to the area.#

It could be a skin reaction to the creams or body care that you are using and is causing the hair phollicles or a similar allergic reaction.

In fact there are separately 123 possible skin disorders (the majority harmless) that contain the symptoms but the main thing is as long as they are not bleeding, oozing pus, bruised or solid lumps that never go away you should be fine.

My advice is try a cold compress and if you are very concerned then seek medical advice/skin test.

Take Care
Matthew