How Temporary Tattoos Work

Transfer tattoos have been around for a longit's long lasting effect.
time. They have come in bubble gum packages,Henna only allows for tattoos to be in shades of
are available at gas stations, and chances are youred, brown, and black. The paste is tattooed onto
have probably already tried one of these tattoosthe skin but must be left on the skin for several
at some point in your life, most likely as a child.hours to stain. A Henna tattoo can last up to 30
These tattoos are made of ink and glue and lastdays depending on application and care.
for 3-5 days. To apply you simply remove theThese types of tattoos are applied to the surface
plastic sheet, place the image face down againstof the skin and do not damage the skin at all.
your skin and wet down the back of the tattooThese tattoos are created by stencils and simply
thoroughly. Carefully remove the backing andair brushing different color onto the stencil to give
presto, you have a temporary tattoo that isyou the desired design. All different colors can be
rocking whatever design you picked!used for airbrush tattoos which opens up many
Henna tattoos are very popular and are by farpossibilities for tattoo lovers.
the most sought after tattoo at carnivals andThe airbrush tattoo is primarily alcohol-based and
county fairs. Henna tattoos are also knows asif you apply baby powder to the tattoo several
"Mehndi" and originates from south Asia. Henna istimes a day, it will extend the life of the tattoo.
made from powdered leaves of the Henna plantSimply remove the tattoo by applying oil or an
and is made into a paste. The active dye in thealcohol based solvent to remove the temporary
paste binds with the keratin in the skin to give ittattoo.