Temporary tattoos are said to be perfect for those who don’t want to stick with art for a long time.
SCMP reports that after 6 years of development, the Ephemeral company creates an ink consisting of biodegradable polymers that will naturally dissolve in a 9-15 month period. This ink can be used to make regular tattoos.
Josh Sakhai – one of the three co-founders of the company Ephemeral – is a student at New York University. He wanted to try tattooing but was afraid of reactions from his family. So he began to research and develop temporary tattoos with fading ink. 50 different formulas and 6 years long The effort of Josh Sakhai and colleagues – Jeff Liu, Brennal Pierre and Vandan Shah – went through 50 different recipes before finding the right ink. They spend 6 years doing research. Sakhai tried it out on his own. He used to have a temporary tattoo on his arm. 
Josh Sakhai – one of the founders of the company Ephemeral. Sakhai developed the formula in collaboration with dermatologists at a laboratory in Milford, Connecticut, north of New York, USA. They only use products approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Ephemeral tattoo shop opened in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in late March. Currently, only black ink but more tones are expected in the future. “What we are doing is providing services to a brand new group of customers,” said Sakhai. “They haven’t tried permanent tattoos before.” Tattoos that last 9-15 months cost around 175-450 USD. Ephemeral recruits artists with good technique, used to tattoo permanent. Before the development of temporary tattoos, many artists offered semi-permanent tattoo services. The drawings are done with vegetable ink and absorb less into the skin. The tattoos are advertised that disappear after a while. However, tattoos tend to smudge, deteriorate, not disappear completely. In addition, some cases cause damage to the tattooed person. Many professional workers have warned. Patterns that last 9-15 months will give more people the chance to experiment with tattoos. Besides, they don’t have to worry about sticking with a permanent tattoo. The safety of tattoo ink is guaranteed. The popularity of tattoo art Through Ephemeral’s technology, tattoo artists have the opportunity to broaden their creative thinking. They do the drawing without worrying that it will last forever. Besides, tattooists can experiment with different ideas. 
Artist Marissa Boulay draws a temporary tattoo on the client’s arm. Marissa Boulay – one of the tattoo artists in Ephemeral – said: “I find it interesting. I can be more creative and decide what I want to do.” This ink gives the female artist the opportunity to experiment with a floral design. A temporary tattoo helps her decide if she has enough love to stick with it forever. However, Fox News said that for some other artists temporary tattoos counteract the permanence and rebellious spirit of the art. Tattoo was once a symbol of social rebellion. In recent years, it is gaining in popularity. According to a 2019 study by the Nielsen Institute, about 40% of 18-34 year olds in the US have at least one tattoo. Boulay – a veteran tattoo artist with 11 years in the profession – confided: “We are not trying to change society. I think tattoos are about expressing ourselves and the artistic side. to help many people have the opportunity to experience this art form more easily “.
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