Influence of pigments from skin tattoo ink on skin cells and the functioning of the bodyRobert L. Wegner, Agata Dankiewicz Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Wyższa Szkoła Inżynierii i Zdrowia w Warszawie Summary People who tattoo their body often do not think about the risks involved. This topic is ignored by many experts and specialists due to the lack of reliable research. This article will discuss the topic of traditional tattooing and permanent makeup, as well as how pigment inserted subcutaneously can affect the functioning of a living organism. We will look a little deeper into the skin covered by a tattoo and how it can affect internal organs. Let us also present the current legal aspects and their regulations in Poland and the European Union. Key words: tattoo, dyes, toxicity, health, legal regulations |