Tattoo Glossary — V
Vegan Ink
Tattoo ink formulated without animal-derived ingredients. Some traditional tattoo inks use glycerin (from animal fat) or bone char in pigments. Vegan inks substitute plant-derived or synthetic alternatives.
In detail
Many studios now stock vegan ink as standard or on request. If this is important to you, ask the studio about their ink suppliers before booking.
See also
Ink (tattoo)
Pigmented fluid injected into the dermis during tattooing. Modern tattoo inks use synthetic pigments suspended in a carrier solution. Single-use ink caps are standard practice.
Pigment
The colouring agent in tattoo ink. Different pigments have different properties — some are more stable in skin, some are brighter, some fade faster. Black is the most stable.