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Moderate burden — Coloured Tattoo Ink (Metals & PAHs) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Pigmented tattoo inks deposited permanently in the skin.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 47 places coloured tattoo ink (metals & pahs) in the Moderate band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Some coloured inks contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and the pigment stays in skin and lymph nodes for life. Choosing a professional using regulated inks reduces what goes in.
Coloured Tattoo Ink (Metals & PAHs) has a Detox Score of 47 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Some coloured inks contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and the pigment stays in skin and lymph nodes for life. Choosing a professional using regulated inks reduces what goes in.
A lower-exposure swap for coloured tattoo ink (metals & pahs) is: A reputable artist using REACH-compliant, disclosed inks. Some coloured inks contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and the pigment stays in skin and lymph nodes for life. Choosing a professional using regulated inks reduces what goes in.