This or similar results have been repeatedly reported over several decades!
In my opinion, the more of the body's skin tattoos are covering, the more annoying it usually looks, while a few small tattoos may look appealing. Perhaps, I am too old fashioned! 😊
If I am not mistaken then tattooing is a largely unregulated business in many Western countries. As long as the number of customers was fairly small this was not too much of a concern.
"... While 32 percent of adults in the United States have at least one, many of the inks in the United States today used to decorate people's skin are more of a motley mixture than a precise blend, a new study has found. ..."
From the abstract:
"As tattoos continue to rise in popularity, the demand for tattoo ink has surged. Historically, tattoo inks have been underregulated in the US market. This study analyzes inks from nine different brands that are common in the United States, ranging from major to small manufacturers. Out of 54 inks, 45 contained unlisted additives and/or pigments. Major, unlisted adulterants include poly(ethylene glycol), propylene glycol, and higher alkanes. Many of the adulterants pose possible allergic or other health risks. Taken together, the results from this study highlight the potential for a significant issue around inaccurate tattoo ink labeling in the United States."
What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market (no public access)
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