Like everything in this life, old tattoos are tattoos that once looked bright and beautiful, but have lost color over time. This process is totally normal. To begin with, the cells of our body change completely every seven years (if you think about it, we are not even the same person as a decade ago!), In addition, other much more aggressive factors influence the loss of color, like the sun.
In this post, however, we will not look at the solutions for old tattoos, but we will see how to prevent them from aging.
What colors are the most likely to age?
Soft colors, especially those of pastel or watercolor style tattoos, are the ones that have colors that are more prone to erasing, since they require a much softer coloring. In contrast, colors like black and gray age a little better and don't rub off as easily.
Why do tattoos age?
As we have commented above, the Salt is the main culprit of aging tattoos. Think that, every time you burn, your skin flakes and dies, with what the tattoo you have on the burned area will suffer the consequences.
Other factors influencing the aging of your tattoos include the poor ink quality and the place where you have it tattooed, since there are parts of the body that are much more prone to rubbing against each other (such as the fingers).
How can I prevent my tattoos from aging?
Mainly avoiding the sun and keeping the skin well hydrated. To do this, you can use high factor sunscreen whenever the sun is going to touch you. In addition, to keep the area hydrated you can use moisturizer and drink a lot of water.
A beautiful skin will be synonymous with a pretty tattoo for longer. However, remember that you can improve your old tattoos Going to your tattoo artist, who can retouch them or even cover you.