On July 17, International Tattoo Day is celebrated, but, even if you have had one, surely you do not know everything about it. We tell you the things that you do not know about the tattoo on its international day. From its composition, the number of people who carry it and their care.
10% of Europeans have a tattoo. We are not talking about a passing fad, but about a phenomenon that is growing.
Considered as an art
Tattoo artists are true artists who manage to capture great designs on the skin. For many people, it is a way of expressing their tastes, their ideas and their memories.
What is the oldest tattoo?
The oldest known tattoo has its origin more than 3000 years ago. They discovered it in the Ötzi mummy and, although it is not known exactly, it is believed that the drawings were placed in pain points as a cure.
What does it consist of?
A tattoo consists of injecting the ink of the drawing into the skin by means of repeated punctures with a needle inside the skin, “lifting” or scarifying the epidermis and depositing the ink in the dermis at about 1.5 mm. Thus, it is a small superficial wound, and as such, it is essential to take care of it so that it heals correctly and thus the drawing is exactly as we had imagined.
Who is the most tattooed man?
The most tattooed man in the world is Lucky Diamond Rich, who claims to have and show practically 100% of his body tattooed.
Who Invented The Modern Tattoo Machine?
Among the things you do not know about tattoos in its international day is that it was Thomas Edison who invented the modern tattoo machine in 1876. It is even said that Edison himself had a tattoo done on his body in order to test his invention.
Where to go to get a tattoo?
It is essential to go to an approved center or study so as not to suffer from any health problem. There are certain inks that can cause allergic reactions or intolerances. In Spain, there is a list of approved inks, which must be the only ones used.
Invisible tattoos
What are they? Well, you know that there are invisible tattoos that are not seen at the moment, but they can do so by shining with ultraviolet light, which happens that they are not seen in the light of day.
Now you know much more about this special day because it is something that has become so important that it even has its day.
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