Tattoos are increasingly used red ink as the sole colour in the overall design as well as as an accent colour.

People’s skin often reacts negatively to red ink, hence clients often have a lot of questions regarding whether it is safe or if they should worry about the higher risk of allergic reaction and fading.

 
One often asked question is whether tattoo ink is safe to use since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not control it.

 
Pigments and other components meant for use on the skin should be safe, thus red ink is produced with them. certain of the components of red tattoo ink, such many heavy metals, raise certain questions. Although the concentration of these heavy metals in tattoo inks is quite low, it is still crucial to know what is in your ink before applying it on a customer since they might be harmful if they enter the body.

 
Still, if red ink is produced in a professional setting using non-toxic components, it is usually regarded as safe for usage. Certain companies also have organic ink available.