Infection-causing Bacteria Found in Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Inks
Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria may be lurking in commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks, according to research in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. “Our findings reveal that unopened and sealed tattoo inks can harbor anaerobic bacteria, known to thrive in low-oxygen environments like the dermal layer of the skin, alongside aerobic bacteria,” says corresponding author Seong-Jae […]