Hi

It depends on the individual but red is the main culprit for reactions. I had a stack of red in mine and found that it was a slow healing (took 5-6 weeks) and flaked a lot. It also itched a lot more. In contrast to some mine was mild I have seen red toxicity reactions in a serious way.

I found the same with orange but that took about 4 weeks to heal.

However I have met many who have had no issue with either. I think it is a mixture of your physiology and the pigment.

If you click on my sig there is a bit that tells you which ingredients to avoid at all costs. Pro artists use quality inks which keeps the reaction to a minimum but they cannot guarantee no reaction at all.

On balance you should be able to cope with it just be very choosy with the artist.

Take Care
Matthew

Hi

Main thing I found is that the itching can be relived by cold packs on them – ice in a towel or soak a towel put in freezer (flat) and then just lay over the area.

Green tea is said to help flush the body of toxins and helps the tattoo fever some get in first 48 hrs.

I also really recommend keeping body fluids esp saliva human or animal away from the tattooed area. Not that should be a major issue but they are seriously germ infested.

Keep us posted and I am sure you will be fine and glad you enjoyed the blog.

Take Care
Matthew

On my tattoo I too have noticed that although the black is pretty much healed up, the red is still a ways off apparently as it is still flaking and a bit itchy. It’s been about two weeks now since it was done.