Tattoo is an art of inserting an ink which will stay permanently under your skin. On the other hand there are also temporary tattoos ( There’s a difference when you say tattoo and temporary tattoo.) which just paint an image at the top of your skin and can last for more or less 1 month. It can also be washed by alcohol and vinegar. But it is not advisable. Just let the time erase the temporary tattoo. Here are some examples of temporary tattoo.

A temporary tattoo is an image on the skin resembling a true tattoo, but is non-permanent. Temporary tattoos can be drawn, painted, or airbrushed, as a form of body painting, but most of the time these tattoos are transferred to the skin. Temporary tattoos of any kind are used for numerous purposes including self-expression, identification, and advertising. For example, actors who wish to add to their character’s distinctiveness might take temporary tattoos painted on the skin by hand or using stencils as part of their cosmetic ritual.

Henna tattoos

Henna tattoos, also known as Mehndi, is another form of temporary tattoo. Coming from a south Asian tradition, henna uses marks made by the stains of silver nitrate on the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light. Traditional henna is drawn in geometrical patterns on the hands, feet, and face, but modern henna is applied in any shape anywhere on the body. Unlike other forms of temporary tattoos, henna does not allow for a full range of colors but only shades of reds, browns, and blacks. Also, the process of applying the tattoo and allowing it to absorb ultra-violet light, means that henna tattos once done take minutes, not seconds to be ready, like other temporary tattoos. However, with this extended finishing time, comes a long lasting result. Most henna tattoos can take up to two weeks to fade from the skin.

Some temporary henna tattoos have been known up to last 6 months if one takes care of it properly, this is done with a special more permanent henna. If sunscreen is applied to the tattoo it will act as a shield from the sun, making it last longer.

Temporary airbrush tattoos (TATs)

Temporary airbrush tattoos (TATs) are another kind of temporary tattoo. Like other forms of temporary tattoos, TATs are applied to the surface of the skin and do no damage to the skin. TATs are created by placing a stencil to the skin and delivering the tattoo ink with an airbrush. Unlike temporary transfer tattoos, the TAT artist can control delicate elements of the temporary tattoo while it is being produced, which is much more similar to the true permanent tattoo experience.

Temporary Airbrush Tattoos have been in existence for many decades and are largely used in marketing, advertising and the entertainment industry. Because of the constant research and development of superior airbrush equipment and inks, airbrush tattoos today so closely resemble real tattoos that many people cannot tell the difference.

Temporary airbrush tattoo removal

Most airbrush tattoo inks are alcohol-based. Applying baby powder several times during the day will extend the life of the tattoo. Removal is done by applying a oil or alcohol based product. Baby oil, mineral oil and suntan lotion work best. Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) also works, but should be used with caution as it can dry and irritate the skin. They sometimes last only a week.