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Tattoo Question

L.A.

By L.A.
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L.A.
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I'm getting a tattoo in September, and (don't laugh) other than the obvious health concerns, I don't need to worry about the gluten thing since I'm not eating this...right? :blink:

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Nope, no gluten in tattoo inks. Just chemical pigments :P

And unless you're tattooing your small intestine, you're fine. :)

L.A. Contributor
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Nope, no gluten in tattoo inks. Just chemical pigments :P

And unless you're tattooing your small intestine, you're fine. :)

Thanks Chelsea! Just the crazy celiac monster doing it's paranoid thing :P

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Hey LA, I posted a similar question back in April when I got my tattoo (what are you getting, if you don't mind me asking??)

Anyway, the balm they recommended had wheat in it, so I didn't get it (I'm notorious for putting my hands constantly in my mouth because I am always baking or eating... haha, so I never, ever use creams and what not.) Anyway, I used Vitamin E (they recommended that as a 'second')... so if you do watch your creams, you might want to keep that in mind.

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Hey LA, I posted a similar question back in April when I got my tattoo (what are you getting, if you don't mind me asking??)

Anyway, the balm they recommended had wheat in it, so I didn't get it (I'm notorious for putting my hands constantly in my mouth because I am always baking or eating... haha, so I never, ever use creams and what not.) Anyway, I used Vitamin E (they recommended that as a 'second')... so if you do watch your creams, you might want to keep that in mind.

Hi Lorka: Thanks for the tip on the cream--will make sure mine is gluten-free. I'm having a saying done in Tengwar script. My Grampa always used to tell me "God bless, God speed lass". So I'm having that done--just can't figure out where to put it. :rolleyes: L.A.

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I'm getting a tattoo in September, and (don't laugh) other than the obvious health concerns, I don't need to worry about the gluten thing since I'm not eating this...right? :blink:

i was wondering the same thing, glad you posted the ? true about the creams, i just had a butterfly done and the cream they gave me made it sore so i switched to good old vaseline and hemaroid cream, its sounds funny but its the best for healing that ive found. good luck with the tat and enjoy.

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i was wondering the same thing, glad you posted the ? true about the creams, i just had a butterfly done and the cream they gave me made it sore so i switched to good old vaseline and hemaroid cream, its sounds funny but its the best for healing that ive found. good luck with the tat and enjoy.

The stuff I learn from this site :) ...thanks Taz. L.A.

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LA, that sounds awesome!

By the way, I LOVE Brooklin... What a great area! (Sorry to throw that in).

Since you are in Canada, I used Webber Vitamin E (I got it at Shoppers)

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LA, that sounds awesome!

By the way, I LOVE Brooklin... What a great area! (Sorry to throw that in).

Since you are in Canada, I used Webber Vitamin E (I got it at Shoppers)

Hey Lorka: Just did a reply and it was lost in cyber space so if two show up...Anyway, I'm pretty excited--I go tonite for the consultation. Nice to bump into a fellow Canadian :) L.A.

No worries.... my daughter has Celiac and she got a tattoo last February.... and it's SO PRETTY!! But she was worried like you so she had them use black... no colors.

It was noted that some people can become allergic to certain colors.

I'm sticking to black ink also :) Thanks for the info. L.A.

taz sharratt Enthusiast
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No worries.... my daughter has Celiac and she got a tattoo last February.... and it's SO PRETTY!! But she was worried like you so she had them use black... no colors.

It was noted that some people can become allergic to certain colors.

actually come to think of it all my tats are black and the one i had an irritation with was the coloured butterfly! crazy but true.

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actually come to think of it all my tats are black and the one i had an irritation with was the coloured butterfly! crazy but true.

Taz: Interesting eh? I'll stick with black--goes with everything :) L.A

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I have color in two of mine and had no problems - little tip, don't get one over stretch marks - can make it feel (on the surface) a little funny, looks fine but I can feel the difference.

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let us know how you like it!

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let us know how you like it!

Lorka: My appt is Friday Oct 13 :P I'll let you know. L.A.

I have color in two of mine and had no problems - little tip, don't get one over stretch marks - can make it feel (on the surface) a little funny, looks fine but I can feel the difference.

Having it on my wrist so should be ok :) L.A.

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