15/01/2026
Flesh tones & white pigments are becoming more popular in cosmetic tattooing, SMP and tattoo work that is used for scar camouflage, brow corrections and even SMP fixes.
⚠️ The problem?
These inks carry a high risk of oxidising when treated with laser. When that happens, they can turn grey and become extremely difficult or sometimes impossible to fully remove without the risk of scarring.
Saline or glycolic solutions can be used, however the risk of scarring can be significant, particularly depending on the area treated.
This is why we always recommend:
👉 Laser removal first
👉 Avoid using white or flesh tones to reshape or “fix” tattoos (too commonly used on cosmetic brows)
We see this all the time, clients come in wanting full removal or a new brow shape. But those added on flesh tones turn the journey into a long, complicated mess.
And the latest trend mentioned by Billy from .kiku on the Faded Podcast…
👉 Cosmetic ink used to cover dark under-eye circles.
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Honestly? Crazy.
Laser can’t help these pigments, saline isn’t safe in that area, and if the colour shifts or you change your mind you’re stuck with a major problem.
Trends come and go.
Skin is forever.
Choose wisely
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