Sun's out, buns out! 😎👙 Well, maybe not. Let's talk about the sun and your tattoos. Whether you just got new ink or you're trying to protect your tattoo from harmful UV rays, this video takes a look at the science of tattoos and ultraviolet radiation: how does the sun damage your skin and your tattoos, how to protect your tattoos from the sun, and what to do if you suffer a sunburn on a tattooed area.
Should you put sunscreen on your tattoos? What happens to the ink when it comes in contact with UV rays? Let's find out!
As always, Inkademic videos are intended to be educational and informative but do not constitute medical advice. If you have any questions about your health, do not hesitate to contact a medical professional!
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Chapters!
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Tattoo ink and where it sits
01:29 Ultraviolet radiation (SCIENCE!)
02:37 UV light and your skin
03:08 Kinds of UV light
04:29 Red tattoo ink and cancer
05:05 How to protect your skin and ink
05:48 Protection plan #1
06:21 Protection plan #2
06:54 Let's talk about sunscreen
07:32 SPF and mythbusting
08:45 UV and cancer
09:16 Are sunscreens dangerous?
10:05 Safe alternatives?
10:30 Ouch, sunburned tattoo!
10:56 Does this look infected to you?
11:32 Recap and overview
12:03 My personal sun protection regimen
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References
📚 Michelle D Miranda - Tattoos and tattoo inks: Forensic considerations ([ Ссылка ])
📚 Meinhardt, Krebs, Anders, Heinrich, & Tronnier - Wavelength-dependent penetration depths of ultraviolet radiation in human skin ([ Ссылка ])
📚 EPA - Ultraviolet radiation and sun exposure ([ Ссылка ])
📚 FDA - Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ([ Ссылка ])
📚 Wood-Black - Going skin deep: The culture and chemistry of tattoos ([ Ссылка ])
📚 Lerche, Heerfordt, Serup, Poulsen, & Wulf - Red Tattoos, Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer in Mice ([ Ссылка ]) (and yes, the title says "in mice;" in the video I meant to say it's important to not misrepresent this, not to imply the article doesn't say "in mice" in the title or abstract 😊)
📚 Paul - Ensuring the Safety of Sunscreens, and Their Efficacy in Preventing Skin Cancers: Challenges and Controversies for Clinicians, Formulators, and Regulators ([ Ссылка ])
📚 NASA - The Electromagnetic Spectrum ([ Ссылка ])
📚Scientific American - How does sunscreen protect skin? ([ Ссылка ])
🎥 All clips via Giphy ([ Ссылка ])
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Music used in this episode:
🎵 Curtis Cole - Teenage Dream [ Ссылка ]
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