Tattoos and Permanent Make-up
Tattoos and Permanent Make-up
August 2005
FDA Office of Women's Health

Before getting a tattoo or permanent make-up, here is what you should know. A tattoo is a mark or design on the skin. A permanent tattoo is meant to last forever. It is made with a needle and colored ink. The needle puts the ink into the skin.
Many colors used in tattoo inks are not approved by the FDA to be used on the skin. Some of these colors are meant for printing or painting cars.

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